Pork Recipe

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Servings: 8 servings Difficulty: Intermediate
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A sweet and tangy glazed ham with orange marmalade and brown sugar
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This classic American-style dish transforms a simple ham shank into a centerpiece worthy of holiday gatherings or special weeknight dinners. The star of the show is the glossy, caramelized glaze made from rich orange marmalade, warm brown sugar, and fresh orange juice. As the ham bakes, the sugars caramelize to create a sticky, slightly bitter-sweet crust that contrasts beautifully with the tender, salty pork underneath. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing recipe that requires minimal prep but delivers maximum flavor. Perfect for Christmas, Easter, or any time you want to treat your family to a comforting, home-cooked meal with a touch of sweetness.

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Pork Recipe

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8 servings Calories: 55.9

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This classic American-style dish transforms a simple ham shank into a centerpiece worthy of holiday gatherings or special weeknight dinners. The star of the show is the glossy, caramelized glaze made from rich orange marmalade, warm brown sugar, and fresh orange juice. As the ham bakes, the sugars caramelize to create a sticky, slightly bitter-sweet crust that contrasts beautifully with the tender, salty pork underneath. It&# 226;ÂÂs an easy, crowd-pleasing recipe that requires minimal prep but delivers maximum flavor. Perfect for Christmas, Easter, or any time you want to treat your family to a comforting, home-cooked meal with a touch of sweetness.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180ðC (350ðF) or 160ðC fan-forced.
  2. Place the ham shank in a roasting pan, fat side up.
  3. Cover loosely with foil and roast for 1 hour to heat through.
  4. Remove the ham from the oven and increase the temperature to 200ðC (400ðF).
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the orange marmalade, brown sugar, and orange juice until smooth.
  6. Remove the foil from the ham and brush generously with half of the glaze.
  7. Roast uncovered for 20 minutes, then brush with the remaining glaze.
  8. Continue roasting for another 15-20 minutes until the glaze is sticky and caramelized.
  9. Let the ham rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 55.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.5g1%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 6.0mg2%
Sodium 168.3mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 9.8g4%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g2%
Sugars 9.2g
Protein 3.3g7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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