Maple Glazed Ham
This oven roasted ham is glazed with a rich combination of pure maple syrup, fresh orange juice and vanilla bean, creating a glossy, caramelized finish.
Ingredients
- Half bone-in ham about 10 lbs/ 4.5-kg
- 2 cups dark pure maple syrup
- 1 cup orange juice
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 3 vanilla pods
- ½ cup maple sugar
Instructions
- Place ham in extra-large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium heat; reduce heat and simmer for 1 ½ hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Drain ham, then pat dry. Transfer to a roasting pan, fat-side up.
- Using a paring knife, cut vanilla in half lengthwise and scrape the seeds. In bowl, whisk together vanilla seeds, maple syrup, orange juice, and pepper.
- Using a knife, cut diamond-shaped notches about 1/4-inch deep into surface of the fat.
- Insert vanilla pieces into diamonds, then brush with some of the maple mixture. Roast for 1 1/2 hours, basting often with the cooking liquid.
- A few minutes before removing from the oven, sprinkle ham with maple sugar and roast until caramelized.
- To serve, transfer ham to a platter. Strain the juices from the roasting pan and serve with ham.
Notes
Tip: Save the scraped vanilla pod and cut it into 12 to 15 pieces to stud the ham.