Thanksgiving Ham

Celebrate the warmth and tradition of the holidays with this show-stopping Thanksgiving Ham recipe! Featuring a tender, spiral-cut bone-in ham glazed with a luxurious blend of brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, and orange juice, this dish marries sweet and savory flavors with a hint of seasonal spices like cinnamon, cloves, and ginger. The elegant diamond-scored surface, optionally studded with whole cloves, adds a touch of old-fashioned charm, while the addition of pineapple rings and maraschino cherries brings a festive flair. With just 15 minutes of prep time and easy-to-follow baking instructions, this ham is the ultimate centerpiece for your holiday table, serving up to 12 guests. Perfectly glazed, irresistibly juicy, and oh-so-satisfying, this Thanksgiving Ham is guaranteed to make your celebration unforgettable.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:135 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 8 pounds bone-in spiral-cut ham
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 0.5 cup honey
• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 0.5 cup orange juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
• 15 pieces whole cloves
• 8 pieces pineapple rings (optional)
• 8 pieces maraschino cherries (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).

Step 2

Remove the ham from its packaging and place it cut-side down in a large roasting pan. Lightly score the surface of the ham with a sharp knife in a diamond pattern, about 1/4-inch deep.

Step 3

If desired, stud the scored surface with whole cloves, inserting them at the intersections of the diamond pattern.

Step 4

In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, orange juice, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and ground ginger. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth and bubbling. Remove from heat.

Step 5

Brush about 1/3 of the glaze over the ham, making sure to cover all surfaces.

Step 6

Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.

Step 7

After 1 hour, remove the foil and brush the ham with another 1/3 of the glaze. If using pineapple rings, secure them to the ham with toothpicks and place a maraschino cherry in the center of each ring.

Step 8

Continue baking the ham uncovered for an additional 30–45 minutes, occasionally basting with the remaining glaze, until the ham reaches an internal temperature of 140°F (60°C).

Step 9

Once cooked, remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing.

Step 10

Serve warm and enjoy your Thanksgiving meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	4907.6 grams (4907.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6768

Total Fat 210.20g	269%
Saturated Fat 72.70g	364%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 1814mg	605%
Sodium 44642mg	1941%
Total Carbohydrate 422.40g	154%
Dietary Fiber 13.70g	49%
Total Sugars 388.90g
Protein 767.90g	1536%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 646mg	50%
Iron 37mg	207%
Potassium 11201mg	238%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.4%

Protein: 46.2%

Carbs: 25.4%