Cranberry-glazed spiral ham

Ingredients

• 1 bone-in spiral-cut ham, 7–9 lbs
• 1 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
• 1/3 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps

1. 1

   1. Preheat your oven to 325°F. Place the ham cut-side down in a roasting pan and cover tightly with foil. Bake for about 15 minutes per pound, until the internal temperature reaches 130°F.

2. 2

   2. While the ham bakes, combine the cranberry sauce, orange juice, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, cloves, and black pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir and simmer for 8–10 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly, then remove from heat.

3. 3

   3. About 30 minutes before the ham finishes its initial bake, remove the foil and brush a generous layer of glaze over the entire surface, working it between the spiral slices.

4. 4

   4. Return the ham to the oven uncovered and apply two more rounds of glaze every 10 minutes, until the surface is deeply lacquered, caramelized, and the internal temperature reaches 140°F.

5. 5

   5. Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before transferring to a serving plate. The glaze will set into a glossy, sticky coating as it cools slightly.

6. 6

   6. Fan the pre-cut spiral slices slightly apart at one end for serving and spoon any pan drippings mixed with remaining glaze over the top.