Baked Ham with Honey-Apricot Glaze
Contributed by: NAPSA
(NAPSA) - When you sit down to family dinner, hopefully you haven't forgotten the essential dish - ham! Ham is a lean dish and is the perfect year-round dinnertime meal choice. That's because ham is so simple to prepare that it practically prepares itself; and it's so versatile that it pairs well with nearly any side dish.
This year, make an easy meal for your whole family to enjoy. The National Pork Board is pleased to share a delicious recipe for Baked Ham with Honey-Apricot Glaze that is sure to make your meal memorable.
Fascinating Ham Facts
Love Ham? You're not alone. Seventy-seven percent of Americans eat at least one ham entr?e every two weeks, according to the NPD Group.
Ham For The Holiday! According to a recent National Pork Board survey, 67 percent of Americans serve ham at their holiday dinners.
Holiday Leftovers? According to data collected by the NPD Group, ham is the No.1 sandwich nationwide. A perfect use for holiday leftovers!
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Ingredients:
- 10-14-pound spiral-sliced, fully cooked smoked ham
- 1 cup honey
- 1 6-ounce orange juice concentrate, thawed
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup apricot jam
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Directions:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Place ham on rack in shallow roasting pan. Stir together remaining ingredients in medium bowl; set aside.
Bake ham for 30 minutes; pour glaze over ham and continue to bake until ham is heated through to 140 degrees F, about a total of 2 1/2 hours (about 15-18 minutes per pound).
Serving Size: Makes 20 - 25 Servings
Nutritional Information: Per Serving: Calories, 407; Protein, 30 grams; Fat, 23 grams; Sodium, 1,881 milligrams; Cholesterol, 86 milligrams; Saturated Fat, 8 grams; Carbohydrates, 19 grams; Fiber, 0 grams.
