Cranberry Orange Glazed Ham

Cranberry Orange Glazed Ham is a show-stopper for any holiday dinner or family gathering.

Impress your holiday dinner guests with this grilled ham that is glazed with a flavorful cranberry and orange marmalade glaze.

Why You Will Love this Cranberry Orange Glazed Ham Recipe

• Amazing Flavor Combination: Cranberry and orange is one of the best holiday flavor combos. We also add savory garlic, mustard and Worcestershire sauce that pairs perfectly with the smoky ham.
• Simple Recipe: The cranberry orange glaze can be made in advance, using pantry staples. This glaze is so delicious that you will be trying it on more than a holiday ham.
• Show-Stopping Presentation: This grilled and glazed ham makes a beautiful centerpiece to any holiday table. Perfect for Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas dinner, Easter or any special occasion.

Ingredients for Cranberry Orange Glazed Ham

• Half Ham – We used a butt portion ham, a shank ham or spiral sliced ham will work also.
• Cranberry Sauce: We use both Whole Cranberry Sauce and Jellied Cranberry sauce. If you don’t have both, either will work.
• Orange Marmalade: The sweet and tangy orange flavor compliments the cranberry flavor perfectly.
• Brown Sugar: Adds the right amount of sweetness and brings out the flavor of the smoky ham.
• Worcestershire Sauce: Adds a depth of savory flavor to the glaze.
• Apple Cider Vinegar: Just a touch of acidity to balance the sweet flavors.
• Spicy Brown Mustard: Substitute dijon if desired, adds delicious flavor.
• Granulated Garlic: Savory flavor that goes well with pork.
• Onion Powder: More savory flavor.
• Kosher Salt: Just a little salt goes into the glaze since ham is usually on the salty side.
• Black Pepper: Coarse black pepper adds just the right amount of heat.
• Ground Cinnamon: A little cinnamon adds the best flavor to any ham glaze, it’s just in the background for a flavor boost that you can’t quite put your finger on.

Step-By-Step Directions for Cranberry Orange Glazed Ham on the Grill

1. Prepare a Grill Fire: Preheat grill to 250° using hickory for smoke flavor.

2. Prep the Ham: Remove ham from packaging and pat dry with paper towels.
3. Score Ham: Place ham, cut side down, onto a cutting board or rimmed baking sheet. Score the ham by making 1 inch deep cuts across the entire ham about 1 inch apart. Turn the ham and make cuts in the other direction, to create a crosshatch pattern.

4. Grill the Ham: Place ham, cut side down onto a hot grill, over indirect fire. Close the grill and cook 45 minutes.

5. Make the Glaze: In a saucepan, add all of the cranberry-orange glaze ingredients. Blend with an emersion blender until desired consistency. We left a few chunks of cranberries. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until glaze starts to bubble, lower to simmer and cook 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

6. Brush glaze over ham in a thick layer. Continue cooking ham 15 minutes. Add another coat of glaze and continue to cook another 15 – 30 minutes or until ham reaches 145° internal temperature using a digital meat thermometer.

7. Remove ham from grill and tent with foil, rest for 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

Holiday Ham Centerpiece

Place the ham in the center of a large platter. Garnish with fresh parsley or leaf lettuce around the edges of the platter. Add orange slices and fresh cranberries.

How to Store and Reheat Leftover Ham

• Storage: Store ham wrapped in 2 layers of plastic wrap or in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days. Use vacuum seal bags to store up to 7 days in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in the freezer.
• Reheat: Ham slices can be reheated in a skillet coated lightly with olive oil over medium heat, turning after 2 minutes, continue to cook until heated through.

We love to cook ham throughout the year, not just for the holidays. It makes great meal prep and if your family loves sandwiches, it will save a ton of money.

We use a meat slicer to make our own deli meat and vacuum seal them to last for weeks. It is one of our favorites to save on our monthly grocery budget. Leftover ham is also great for making casseroles and soups.

Best Side Dishes for Holiday Ham

Jalapeno Hashbrown Casserole is a classic to serve with ham for any holiday occasion. We also love to make Deviled Eggs and Grilled Creamed Corn for a complete holiday dinner.

More Delicious Holiday Ham Recipes to Try

• Maple Glazed Ham is a favorite for family dinners and holiday occasions. A slightly sweet and savory glaze that gets really smoky and delicious on the grill.
• Grilled Ham with Garlic and Onion Rub is one of the best tasting ham recipes you can make on the grill. The dry rub adds a savory flavor that is impossible to resist.
• Coca-Cola Ham is a southern favorite with a sticky-sweet and savory glaze that is guaranteed to please the crowd.

If you are looking for a delicious holiday ham recipe, give this Cranberry Orange Glazed Ham on the grill a try.

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Cranberry Orange Glazed Ham

Cranberry Orange Glazed Ham is a show-stopper for any holiday dinner or family gathering.

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time2 hours hrs

Additional Time20 minutes mins

Total Time2 hours hrs 35 minutes mins

Course: Pork

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Christmas Ham, cranberry glazed ham, grilled ham with cranberry glaze, holiday ham, Thanksgiving ham

Servings: 10 Servings

Calories: 211kcal

Author: Milisa

Ingredients

• 1 bone-in half ham or spiral sliced ham
• ½ cup whole berry cranberry sauce
• ½ cup jellied cranberry sauce
• 1 cup orange marmalade
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• ½ tablespoon spicy brown mustard
• 1 ½ tablespoons granulated garlic
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

• Preheat grill to 250° using hickory for smoke flavor.
• Remove ham from packaging and pat dry with paper towels.
• Place ham, cut side down, onto a cutting board or rimmed baking sheet. Score the ham by making 1 inch deep cuts across the entire ham about 1 inch apart. Turn the ham and make cuts in the other direction, to create a crosshatch pattern.
• Cook ham, cut side down onto a hot grill, over indirect fire. Close the grill and cook 45 minutes.
• Make the Glaze: In a saucepan, add all cranberry sauces, orange marmalade, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, spicy brown mustard, garlic, onion, salt, pepper and cinnamon.
• Blend with an emersion blender until desired consistency. We left a few chunks of cranberries.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until glaze starts to bubble, lower to simmer and cook 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Brush glaze over ham in a thick layer. Continue cooking ham 15 minutes. Add another coat of glaze and continue to cook another 15 – 30 minutes or until ham reaches 145° internal temperature using a digital meat thermometer.
• Remove ham from grill and tent with foil, rest for 20 minutes before slicing and serving.
• Arrange on a platter with fresh parsley, fresh cranberries and orange slices if desired.

Notes

Storage: Store ham wrapped in 2 layers of plastic wrap or in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days. Use vacuum seal bags to store up to 7 days in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in the freezer.

Reheat: Ham slices can be reheated in a skillet coated lightly with olive oil over medium heat, turning after 2 minutes, continue to cook until heated through.

Cranberry Orange Glaze can be made up to 2 weeks in advance. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use. Heat slightly before brushing over ham.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 281mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 42g

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