Honey Baked Ham By Alvin

Instructions

• Place the ham on a cutting board, cut-side down, and score the surface in a crosshatch pattern about 1 inch wide and ½ inch deep.
• In a small bowl, combine the McCormick® Black Pepper, salt, and nutmeg. Rub the spice mixture all over the ham.
• Use the cloves to pierce the orange slices into each crosshatch section of the ham. Pierce the ham with any remaining cloves and reserve any remaining orange slices.
• Place the ham in a large bowl and cover with orange juice and garlic cloves. Cover the bowl and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Place the ham cut-side down in a roasting pan and pour the marinade around the ham to reach a depth of 2 inches. Cover with foil.
• Bake the ham for 90 minutes, or until an instant read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the ham reads 160°F.
• Meanwhile, make the glaze. In a small saucepan, combine the honey and brown sugar and let foam and thicken into a syrup, 6–8 minutes. Whisk in the salt and McCormick Black Pepper.
• Remove the ham from the oven. Place the ham on a wire rack on top of an aluminum-foil covered sheet tray. Remove the orange slices and cloves.
• Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (180°C). Pour the glaze over the ham and return to the oven to bake uncovered for 45–60 minutes, until the top is crispy and brown.
• Remove the ham from the oven and serve warm with your favorite holiday sides.
• Enjoy!