Cook's Ham

Maple Orange-Glazed Ham

Description

Spiral sliced ham brushed with a glaze of orange juice, maple syrup, star anise, cinnamon and cloves.

Ingredients

• * 1 Cook's® Bone-in Spiral Sliced Ham

Maple-Orange Glaze

• * 1/2 gallon (2 quarts) orange juice
• * 2 star anise
• * 2 cinnamon sticks
• * 3 whole cloves
• * 1 cup pure maple syrup

Preparation

1. Remove and discard glaze packet from ham or reserve for another use. Prepare ham according to package directions, uncovering and brushing occasionally with the Maple-Orange Glaze for the last 30 minutes of the baking time.
2. Maple-Orange Glaze: Combine orange juice, star anise, cinnamon and cloves in large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until glaze is reduced to 1 cup. Stir in syrup. Strain glaze; cool.
3. Carve ham just before serving.

Notes

Great Substitute: Prepare as directed, using Cook's® Bone-in Butt or Shank Portion (or Half Ham).