Which ham for Easter?

We recommend a shank-end, spiral-sliced, bone-in ham , which will come out of the oven crisp, shiny, and ready to impress.

What is glazed ham made of?

The glaze I went for is a combination of butter, brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard (adding a nice tang to the ham) and crushed garlic cloves . From here you can add in spices like the traditional ground cinnamon and ground cloves, or leave them out.

What is the most flavorful ham?

Bone-in ham The bone provides the meat with better flavor and texture. As a bonus, the leftover bone is great for making soups and stews, like this Old-Fashioned Split Pea Soup. Bone-in hams are sold as half hams. When you opt for bone-in ham, you'll also need to consider the part of the ham you buy.

Which is better shank or butt ham?

Carving can be an issue with the butt end because of its irregularly shaped aitch bone. A ham labeled "shank end" is larger so you'll get more servings out of it. It's easier to carve, has less fat and costs less. Personally, I prefer the flavor of the shank end, which isn't as fatty.

Why does ham taste so different from pork?

The main difference between ham and pork comes from the fact that all ham is pork, but not all pork is ham . Ham is a specific cut of the pork meat from the pig's thighs. It's usually cured and salted. Hams are available in a ready-to-eat form.

What is the black stuff in ham?

Several species of fungi have been considered responsible for the appearance of these black spots in meat products stored at low temperature (-1): Cladosporium cladosporoides, Cladosporium herbarum, Cladosporium oxysporum, Penicillium hirsutum and Aureobasidium pullulans .

Do you put glaze on ham before cooking?

The glaze should not be applied until the final hour to 30 minutes , in order to avoid burning the sugars. What you're going to do with the glaze ingredients is just combine most of them into a paste, and then apply it to the ham. After that, the heat in your oven will take care of everything.

What is the most popular meat for Easter?

Ham is the most traditional Easter meat.

Is it OK to eat ham on Easter?

Ham is often served at the Easter table , which may seem odd since Jesus was Jewish and wouldn't have eaten pork. It seems that this holiday food comes more from the timing of Easter rather than a religious meaning.

What size ham for Easter dinner?

With a bone-in ham, plan on one-third to one-half pound of meat per person (or two to three servings per pound), or more if you want leftovers. For a boneless ham, figure about quarter-pound per person, or more for leftovers.

Grilled Easter Ham with Citrus Glaze Recipe {+ Ham Giveaway!!}

Sara @MomEndeavors
March 13, 2013

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What’s your Easter meal main-dish of choice? For us, it’s always been ham! Super yum! There are so many ways to cook & prepare ham, but this year I think we might attempt grilling it! How does grilled ham with citrus glaze sound?!

Ingredients

6 to 7 pound fully-cooked bone-in ham, trimmed
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 cup lemon marmalade, *
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed

* If you can’t find lemon marmalade, substitute another citrus marmalade.

Cooking Directions

Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to medium-hot (375 to 425 degrees F). Prepare the grill for indirect cooking: For a gas grill, turn off the center burner; for a charcoal grill, bank the coals on either side; place a drip pan under the grate between the heat sources.

Score a diamond pattern into the ham, about 1/8-inch deep into any fat. In a small bowl, combine the coriander, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, and cloves. Rub the spice mixture over all sides of the ham. Place the ham, flat side down, in the center of the grill over the drip pan. Cover and cook, adding briquettes to a charcoal grill as necessary to maintain the heat, until the internal temperature of the ham reaches 140 degrees F, 1 1/2 to 2 hours or 15 to 18 minutes per pound.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the marmalade, orange juice, and sugar.Brush the marmalade mixture over the ham. Cover and grill 5 minutes, until the glaze is lightly caramelized. Remove the ham from the grill, transfer to a cutting board, and let rest 15 to 30 minutes.

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Yum!!! This is a perfect recipe for us here in the sunny deserts of Arizona. Not only do we have an abundance of citrus, but the weather is usually perfect for grilling at Easter. If you want to just roast the ham instead, that can totally be done. You can get roasting instructions, plus serving suggestions & nutrition facts here.

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Disclosure: As an Easter Ham Ambassador, this post is part of a sponsored campaign with the National Pork Board. My thoughts & opinions are, as always, entirely my own.

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67 Responses

I just stick it in the oven.
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I like to cook it in the oven with Sprite, brown sugar, and mustard all over it.
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1. That sounds delicious! 🙂
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my favorite way to cook ham is for my MIL to cook it for me 😉
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1. Hahahaa, Kim! This comment made me seriously giggle! 😉
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This is the ultimate ham recipe http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/tangerine-glazed-easter-ham-with-baby-carrots-recipe/index.html. You want to lick the sauce with your finger! Delicious!
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Baked Ham With Pineapple And Brown Sugar!
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I put some whole cloves around it, baste it with ginger ale, and make a pineapple sauce on the side.
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We bake our hams.
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This looks really delicious!!! My mom also cooks the best ham 🙂
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Yum!! That ham looks amazing and now I wanna eat it right now! My favorite way to cook ham is to just heat it up in the oven.
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I’ve only baked hams. The grilling looks great!
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This is going to sound crazy, but I’ve never cooked a ham! I’d love to win the coupon so I could give it a shot!
Your looks delicious!
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I’ve only ever cooked ham in the oven.
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Oh yum! I have baked and crock potted my ham and I love both ways. I have always used the rub that has come with the ham but I have been on the look out for more recipes. I will for sure have to try this one.
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no cooking – just eat it plain!
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I do one with brown sugar and orange juice after brining in sugar water for 24 hours plus…comes out like honey baked ham!
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We make our with pineapple slices, juice and a little brown sugar.
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I love ham and bean soup. Yummy! momlovesdeals at gmail dot com
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Wow, that looks delicious! We love having ham for Easter and would like to try this recipe.
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my sis in laws hawaiian way
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My inlaws always use dr pepper when they bake it.
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I need to get out and buy my ham for this year. Your recipe looks spectacular!
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oven
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In the oven, with honey glaze!
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Just in an oven, but I need to try something like this! Yum!
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I like to cook ham in the oven with a brown sugar glaze.
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Just baking it with a sugar rub of some sorts but I have to look into some of this now! YUM!
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I love making hot ham for rolls.
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YUMMY, ham is a favorie ANYTIME, Always on the Easter menu.
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Ive never really cooked one before – I like a glazed honey ham my mother in law makes
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Nothing is better than a good brown sugar rub on a ham for Easter!
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In the oven with a pineapple glaze!
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I like to bake it.
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i love baked ham with honey mustard
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In the oven
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I like to cook it in a electric roaster.
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baked in the oven. Nothing fancy.
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I slice it thin and bake it in the oven in a honey garlic sauce. It comes out coated in sauce and tasting fabulous!
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I bake it in the oven and my mom makes this delish topping.Thank you 🙂
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With ginger ale and pineapple.
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I bake the ham without any additions and it always tastes great!
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I bake it and use a special glaze 🙂
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My mom usually makes it and she cooks it in the oven. I can’t wait to try making it myself with my boyfriend’s help!
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We actually eat salt cured country hams — it is a southern thing! And they are boiled. 🙂
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Mmm… I’d never thought about grilling a ham. Sounds delicious!
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Oven!
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I bake mine in the oven.
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Baked with brown sugar and ginger glaze.
Thanks for the contest.
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I like to bake it with pineapple. Yum!
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My favorite way to cook ham is to bake it with a mustard glaze
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I just put in the oven and top with a glaze closer to finish.
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I just found out that I am on charge of the ham this Easter. Since I love to cook, I am alwyas looking for new recipes. I might give this one a try! looks so yummy!
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OH I guess I am kindof boring with my hams…I just love to bake them with nothing else added! I just love the taste of the ham!
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bake it
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To be honest? I’ve never cooked a ham.
If I win this giveaway, it will be a first. I’ll likely use your recipe as a guide. 🙂
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I like to cover it in brown sugar and honey then bake in the oven.
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I brush ham with a mustard and brown sugar glaze and bake
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I love baked ham with a sweet pineapple and honey glaze
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I stick a ham in my roaster oven for a couple hours, and then finish it off with a brown sugar glaze! Easy and delish!
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baked with pineapple, honey, and brown sugar
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my favorite way to cook ham is by having my husband cook it! lol
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Someone else can cook it – I’m a vegetarian. 🙂
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Traditional – In the oven with brown sugar and mustard.
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Our family loves ham! We have tried cooking it in the oven, the NuWave and the crockpot but never even thought of the grill! So excited to try this!
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The old fashioned way – with pineapple rings & cherries. If my nieces and nephews aren’t eating, then I do a mustard glaze instead.
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Baked with a ham glaze
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