This is the ham I grew up with and cannot be replaced. The glaze is the real star of the show. It’s just … sigh … sweet and tangy and rich. So, so good.
Preheat oven to 325ºF.
In a small bowl, mix together the honey, brown sugar, and orange juice; set aside.
Using a sharp knife, cut off the hard rind and some of the fat around the ham; score the ham in a diamond pattern. Stud the ham with the cloves, placing them in the slits.
Place ham cut side down on a rack in a shallow pan. Drizzle 1/3 of the glaze over the ham, spreading evenly. Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 130º to 140ºF (approximately 1 3/4 to 2 hours depending on the weight of your ham). Drizzle the glaze 2 to 3 more times during the cooking process, spacing as evenly as you can, with the final drizzle during the last half hour.
Let ham rest for 15 minutes before carving.
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Wow, this was amazing! My first time making a ham for Thanksgiving too, and everyone liked it more than the turkey. I used a little less sugar and more honey, and also added a tiny bit of cinnamon and almond extract. This will definitely be a new recipe for having company!
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