This Ham Recipe Will Make Grandma Proud!

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup is lower in calories.

pineapple juice

🥗Healthier: fresh pineapple

💰Cheaper: canned pineapple

Fresh pineapple adds more vibrant flavor.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, maintaining umami flavor.

Preheat the oven to 325°F.

Slice one orange and one onion.

Place the sliced orange, onion, garlic, fresh herbs, fresh cloves, and cinnamon sticks in the roasting pan.

Sprinkle barbecue seasoning over the ham.

Cover the ham with foil and place it in the oven for 1.5 to 2 hours, aiming for an internal temperature of 135°F to 145°F.

In a skillet, melt 1 stick of butter.

Add 1 cup of brown sugar to the melted butter and allow it to caramelize.

Zest and juice the orange, adding both to the skillet.

Add cherry preserves to the mixture.

Stir in 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard, nutmeg, a pinch of salt, and cinnamon, mixing until it forms a syrup-like consistency.

Remove the ham from the oven, uncover it, and pour the glaze over the ham before returning it to the oven.

Cooking Techniques

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