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Southern Pecan Glazed Ham

Tara Noland
This Southern Pecan Glazed Ham will be a family favorite and made many times over the year. It is easy and a stunning presentation table side.
4.65 from 17 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 10 -12 servings

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 3 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp. cloves
  • Cayenne large pinch
  • 1 cup pecans rough chopped
  • ham bone-in 10-12 lbs. fully cooked

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325F. Line a roasting pan with heavy duty aluminum foil. Place rack inside pan.
  • Add the brown sugar, honey, orange juice, mustard, cloves, cayenne to a small saucepan and bring up to a simmer. Let cook until thickened and slightly reduced, about 6-8 min. Add the pecans and set aside.
  • Remove the skin from the ham and some of the excess fat. Score the ham 1/4-inch deep making a diamond pattern. Place the ham on the rack and top with foil. Bake for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Remove ham from oven and increase oven temperature to 350F. Brush the ham with 1/2 of the pecan glaze, let bake uncovered for 15 min. and then repeat with the second half and bake a further 15 min. or until pecans are golden. Remove from oven and let the ham sit for 15-20 min. Spooning glaze over ham as it sits. Slice and serve.
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