Orange Glazed Ham Recipe

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This Orange Glazed Ham recipe is so delicious with only 4 ingredients! This easy ham recipe is perfect for Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any special occasion.

Orange Glazed Ham on a plate with oranges

Brown Sugar Orange Glazed Ham

This easy brown sugar orange glazed ham recipe has the perfect amount of zing and sweetness that bakes up to one of the tastiest hams you will ever eat! It will take roughly 5-10 minutes to prepare your glaze, and then you can sit back and bake your ham for an hour.

This ham recipe is so good that you may want to eat the entire thing. However, if you have left over ham, you can use it for recipes like our Ham Salad, Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwiches, Cheesy Ham Casserole and Creamy Ham and Potato Soup.

Ingredients You’ll Need

  • Ham – You will need a bone-in spiral Ham for this recipe (about 8-10 pounds)
  • Brown Sugar – This sugar will add a rich sweetness to your glaze.
  • Lemon Lime Soda – you can also use Ginger Ale.
  • Orange Juice – this gives the ham the a perfect citrus flavor that compliments the brown sugar and ham.
Orange Glazed Ham Ingredients

How to Make Orange Juice Ham Glaze

This spiral cut ham recipe is quick and easy to prepare, making it perfect for holiday gatherings or special occasions.

  • Preheat your oven to 325 degrees and place the ham in a skillet or roasting pan.
  • Pour the orange juice and lemon-lime soda over the ham and then sprinkle with brown sugar.
  • Sprinkle the brown sugar over the ham, making sure to get it in-between the spiral cuts.
  • Cover and bake for 2 hours. Glaze the ham with the juices in the bottom of the pan and bake again for another 15 minutes covered with aluminum foil.
Orange Glazed Ham on a plate with oranges

Orange Marmalade Glazed Ham

Another way to make orange glaze for ham is to use orange marmalade (instead of orange juice and lemon-lime soda) and adding a cup of honey.

For the Glaze

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup sweet orange marmalade

Mix the glaze ingredients and prepare the same way as the orange juice ham glaze.

Additional Tips For The Best Orange Glazed Ham

  • The cooking time may vary depending on the size and thickness of the ham. It is important to cook the ham until it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) for food safety.
  • You can adjust the sweetness of the glaze by adding more or less brown sugar according to your taste preferences.
  • Use the leftover ham for sandwiches, soups, salads, or omelets for delicious meals throughout the week.
  • Serve the ham with your favorite sides such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad to complete the meal. Sprinkling orange zest over the top looks pretty and adds a boost of the orange flavor.
  • Remember to carve the ham along the pre-cut lines for easy serving and try our delicious ham gravy recipe to pour over top. 
Orange Marmalade Ham Glaze

Can I Make Orange Glazed Ham in the Slow Cooker

While I am making this ham in the oven, you can make the ham in the slow cooker as well. It is a simple way to make the ham even if you can not be home to watch the oven. Follow the same direction in our Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham recipe and change out the glaze to this one if you prefer. Both are wonderful!

How to Store Leftover Ham

You can easily store the leftover ham in the fridge. You can place the ham in a airtight container for up to 3-4 days. It can be enjoyed cold, or reheated gently in the microwave or oven.

Orange Glazed Ham slices with gravy on a plate

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Orange Glazed Ham

This Orange Glazed Ham recipe is so delicious with only 3 ingredients! This easy ham recipe is perfect for Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any special occasion.
Servings: 8
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 2 hours
Total: 2 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 8-10 pounds bone-in spiral ham
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 6 ounces lemon-lime soda or Ginger Ale
  • 6 Tbsp brown sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 325°F (162°C). Prepare a baking with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Add the spiral cut ham to the prepared baking sheet, pour the orange juice and lemon-lime soda over the ham.
  • Sprinkle the brown sugar over the ham, making sure to get it in-between the spiral cuts.
  • Cover and bake the ham for 15 minutes per pound (about 2 hours).
  • After the 2 hours, glaze the ham with the juices in the bottom of the pan and bake again for another 15 minutes uncovered or until the ham reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
  • Allow the ham to rest for a few minutes before serving.
  • Serve the ham with your favorite sides such as mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Serving: 8g | Calories: 38kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.03g | Saturated Fat: 0.004g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.004g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 0.02g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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