Sweet-Ham Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup hot sauce
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 1 (3-4 pound) boneless ham
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a medium bowl, stir together the brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. Stir in the melted butter, orange juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and Dijon mustard. Set aside.
3. Place the ham in a shallow roasting pan.
4. Pour the pineapple juice over the ham.
5. Spread the glaze mixture over the ham.
6. Bake in preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the center of the ham reads 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Baste ham with pan juices every 10 minutes.
7. Let ham rest for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Interesting Facts

• Ham is an excellent source of protein and is high in vitamins B and C.
• The sweetness of the glaze is balanced by the tartness of the orange juice.
• Ham goes great with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.