Orange Glazed Dinner Ham

 

 

I recently bought a small dinner ham at the grocery store. It was on special. Normally I don't really buy these hams, but I just couldn't pass up a good deal.

You may have done the same yourself in the past and wondered, once you got it home, how to cook it. I thought I would share today a way of doing just that. You could of course, follow the instructions on the package (if you can read them.) I find the print is so small that I have a really difficult time reading what it is saying, and don't get me started on expiry dates.  They usually print these on the edge of the plastic package, and you would need to be a magician to read it.

Maybe I am just getting old. I told my sister if she wanted to get me something useful for Christmas, a magnifying glass would be really helpful!

  

So, what is a dinner ham?  You can see a photograph of what I would consider a dinner ham below and in fact this is the exact kind of dinner ham I purchased. A dinner ham is a small ham that has already been precooked.  You actually don't need to cook it and can just slice it right out of the package and use it for sandwiches and things.

It is a smaller version of the types of hams that you would see at a deli-counter. Formed and packaged in a size that would be more suitable for a family dinner.

Basically, all you need to do is to reheat it, but this must be done properly and using a correct timing so that it gets heated through all of the way. 

A seasoned cook will know all this, but my instructions here are for the unseasoned cook and the person who is looking for a way to cook such a ham and cook it properly. I can promise you that if you follow these instructions you will end up with a delicious ham, properly cooked and nicely glazed. Just the right size for one meal and then some leftovers to enjoy in the coming days.

 

WHAT YOU NEED

TO MAKE ORANGE GLAZED DINNER HAM

Only two basic ingredients. A small dinner ham and some orange marmalade, as seen in the above photograph.

You will also need a baking dish and a pastry brush to brush on the marmalade when the time comes.

HOW TO COOK

AN

ORANGE GLAZED DINNER HAM

It is really not at all hard to do. It's all in the timing.

1. Preheat your oven to 350*F/180*C/ gas mark 4. Have ready a baking dish large enough to hold the ham.
2. Remove and discard the packaging from the ham. Pat the ham dry with some paper towels. If it is not already scored, cut a shallow pattern across the top of the ham in a criss-cross pattern.
3. Place the ham into the baking dish. Pour in hot water to come up 1-inch of the height of the ham.
4. Roast in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush all over with the orange marmalade.
5. Return to the oven and roast for a further 15 minutes, brushing it several times with the orange marmalade.
6. When done the internal temperature should read 140*F/60*C.
7. Let rest for a few minutes, then cut into slices to serve.
8. Refrigerate any leftovers promptly and use up within 4 days.

 

WHAT TO SERVE WITH 

AN

ORANGE GLAZED DINNER HAM

On this day I served my ham simply with some Stove Top Mac & Cheese and mixed vegetables. I have a great recipe here for a Three Ingredient Stove Top Mac & Cheese. It comes out rich and creamy every time.

Baked ham is also great with mashed potatoes. Mom always served it with fluffy mash. She used to grate a tiny bit of peeled fresh onion into her mashed potatoes, with lots of butter and milk. They were so delicious.

You can also serve baked ham with Scalloped Potatoes. This particular recipe uses both white and sweet potatoes and is delicious.  Some baked beans would also be very nice on the side.

Simple boiled new potatoes are also nice with ham. Simply boil some fresh new potatoes (small ones) in some lightly salted boiling water until fork tender.  Drain, shake over the heat to dry them out and then toss them together with a bit of butter and seasoning. These along with a simple vegetable would be perfect!

 

A FEW TASTY WAYS

TO USE UP LEFTOVER COOKED HAM 

There are a multitude of ways to use up leftover ham. These are a few of my favorites!

DEVILED HAM SPREAD - This is rich, tangy, a touch sweet with a bit of heat. In short, delicious. Ready to spread on crackers or crisp breads or to fill a sandwich. This is perfect.  I love this and could eat it with a spoon. 

CABBAGE & HAM SOUP WITH CHEESY DUMPLINGS - You can't beat a delicious bowl of soup with some cheesy dumplings on top.  This is especially tasty. Its one of my favorite soups to make with leftover ham.

HAM, LEEK & POTATO GRATIN - A tasty gratin that makes great use of leftover baked ham, boiled ham, or cooked ham hocks.  It's delicious! All you need is a salad or a vegetable on the side and dinner is served! 

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Yield: 4 - 6 leftovers

Author: Marie Rayner

Orange Glazed Dinner Ham

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 1 HourTotal time: 1 H & 5 M

A juicy glazed dinner ham, lightly glazed and perfect for a Sunday dinner. You can use any leftovers up during the week. If you have ever wondered what to do with one of those small hams, wonder no more.

Ingredients

• One (2-lb/907g) cooked boneless ham
• 1/4 cup (110g) orange marmalade

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350*F/180*C/ gas mark 4. Have ready a baking dish large enough to hold the ham.
2. Remove and discard the packaging from the ham. Pat the ham dry with some paper towels. If it is not already scored, cut a shallow pattern across the top of the ham in a criss-cross pattern.
3. Place the ham into the baking dish. Pour in hot water to come up 1-inch of the height of the ham.
4. Roast in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush all over with the orange marmalade.
5. Return to the oven and roast for a further 15 minutes, brushing it several times with the orange marmalade.
6. When done the internal temperature should read 140*F/60*C.
7. Let rest for a few minutes, then cut into slices to serve.
8. Refrigerate any leftovers promptly and use up within 4 days.

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