Glazed Ham with Sweet and Sour Orange Sauce

Name: Glazed Ham with Sweet and Sour Orange Sauce
Prep time: 120 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 180 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Française
Ingredients: 1 round tender ham (about 1.5 kg / 3.3 lbs); 1 cup fresh orange juice (for marinating); 2 tbsp unsalted butter; Whole cloves, as needed; 1 cup fresh orange juice (for the sauce); 2 tbsp brown sugar; 4 tbsp honey; 2 tsp cornstarch; 1 tsp mustard; 1 tsp freshly grated ginger; 1 tbsp poultry seasoning; 2 cups orange segments (about 2 oranges); 1 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped

By Marie Lefebvre · Updated October 25, 2026

A tender, juicy ham soaked in fresh orange juice and roasted to a golden, fragrant glaze. The sweet and sour sauce with honey, ginger, and fresh mint makes every bite unforgettable. Perfect for celebrations and special family gatherings!

Prep⏱️ 120 min

Cook🔥 60 min

Servings👥 8 servings

Difficulty📊 Medium

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🛒 Ingredients

8 servings

1 round tender ham (about 1.5 kg / 3.3 lbs)
1 cup fresh orange juice (for marinating)
2 tbsp unsalted butter
Whole cloves, as needed
1 cup fresh orange juice (for the sauce)
2 tbsp brown sugar
4 tbsp honey
2 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp mustard
1 tsp freshly grated ginger
1 tbsp poultry seasoning
2 cups orange segments (about 2 oranges)
1 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped

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Directions

1
Place the ham in a shallow dish, pour the orange juice over it, and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
2
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Score the surface of the ham with a knife in a diamond crosshatch pattern and press a whole clove into each diamond point.
3
Transfer the ham to a roasting pan, dot the top with butter, and pour the marinade over.
4
Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
5
Remove the foil, baste with the pan drippings, and roast uncovered for another 10 minutes until golden. Set aside.
6
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine orange juice, brown sugar, honey, cornstarch, mustard, ginger, and poultry seasoning. Cook, stirring constantly, for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
7
Add the orange segments and simmer for 5 more minutes until the sauce lightly coats a spoon.
8
Remove from heat and stir in the fresh mint.
9
Arrange the ham on a serving platter, drizzle with some sauce, and serve the rest alongside in a gravy boat.

💡 Chef's Tip

For an extra glossy glaze, brush the ham with a honey and orange juice mixture during the last 5 minutes of roasting. Leftovers taste even better the next day as the flavors deepen overnight.