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Spiced Cranberry & Orange Glazed Ham with Roasted Root Vegetables

This festive recipe features a succulent bone-in ham glazed with a spiced cranberry-orange sauce, accompanied by perfectly roasted root vegetables. It's a perfect centerpiece for any holiday meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings 8 people
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Large roasting pan
  • Medium saucepan
  • Large bowl

Ingredients
  

For the Ham

  • 1 (5-7 lb) pre-cooked bone-in ham
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Orange zest from 1 orange from 1 orange

For the Roasted Root Vegetables

  • 2 lbs mixed root vegetables (potatoes, carrots, parsnips), peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste to taste

Instructions
 

Prepare the Ham

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and place the ham in a large roasting pan. Score the ham fat in a diamond pattern, about 1/4 inch deep.

Make the Glaze

  • Combine orange juice, cranberry sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and orange zest in a medium saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the glaze thickens slightly.

Glaze and Bake Ham

  • Brush half of the glaze over the ham and bake for 1 hour. Baste with more glaze every 20 minutes until the ham is heated through and golden brown.

Prepare Root Vegetables

  • While the ham bakes, toss chopped root vegetables with olive oil, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until evenly coated.

Roast Vegetables

  • After 1 hour of ham baking, add the seasoned vegetables to the roasting pan around the ham. Continue baking for 45-60 minutes, until vegetables are tender and caramelized, and the ham is fully heated.

Rest and Serve

  • Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 15-20 minutes before carving to allow juices to redistribute. Serve the carved ham with the roasted root vegetables.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can score the ham deeply and insert whole cloves into the intersections of the diamond pattern before glazing. Adjust the cooking time for the ham if it is not pre-cooked, following package instructions until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).