Glazed Roasted Smoked Ham with Cloves
A beautifully golden oven-roasted smoked ham basted with butter and olive oil until it develops a rich, shiny crust. Whole cloves pressed into the scored surface add a warm, festive fragrance that fills the kitchen. Effortless to make yet impressive at the table — perfect for holidays and family gatherings alike.
🛒 Ingredients
10 servings
- 1 pre-cooked smoked ham (approx. 1.5 kg)
- 100 ml olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- Whole cloves, to taste
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 °F (180 °C). Remove the ham from its packaging and place it in a lightly oiled roasting pan.
- 2
Spread 1 tablespoon of softened butter evenly over the surface of the ham and drizzle with one quarter of the olive oil.
- 3
Roast for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, place the remaining butter on top, and return to the oven.
- 4
Continue roasting for 20–25 minutes, basting every 8 minutes with the remaining olive oil, until the ham is deeply golden and glossy.
- 5
Remove from the oven and rest for 5 minutes. Score the surface in a crosshatch pattern and press one whole clove into each intersection.
- 6
Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
💡 Chef's Tip
For a glossier, lightly sweet finish, whisk a tablespoon of honey into the olive oil before the final baste.
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