Orange Stuffed Spiral Sliced Ham is a delicious way to dress up a boring pre-sliced ham to make a spectacular holiday meal.
Spiral sliced hams are a holiday favorite, but they can also be surprisingly versatile and creative. With a few simple ingredients and some inspiration, you can quickly and easily transform your ordinary ham into an impressive and delicious main course that will have your guests asking for seconds.
Juicy oranges and fragrant herbs combine to give the meat a sweet and savory flavor, and the spiral slices hold the stuffing in place as the ham roasts.
With this recipe, you can enjoy an unforgettable dining experience with your loved ones - and all it takes is a few simple ingredients.
I had plans to make Mary Berry's Clementine Glazed Ham for Easter, but I accidentally bought a spiral sliced ham without noticing. I am not a fan of pre-sliced ham. While those thin slices make for great sandwiches, they aren't the best for other types of leftovers that we enjoy.
But, I had the ham and wasn't about to return it. So, I had to do a mad scramble to figure out an alternative for our holiday meal.
Then, I stumbled on the idea of "stuffing" the ham with fruit and herbs. The result was delicious.
Stuffed Spiral Sliced Ham Variations
Here are a few suggestions for different ways you can prepare a spiral sliced ham:
Orange Herb Ham - I used orange and fresh thyme. You could swap the orange for other citrus (such as tangerines, blood oranges, etc.). Herbs like rosemary, thyme, basil or parsley all pair well with oranges. Fresh herbs work best for this recipe.
Apple Pear Ham - slice up some apples and pears, toss them with ground cinnamon and some nutmeg, glaze with a blend of honey and whole grain mustard.
Pineapple Stuffed Ham - use sliced canned pineapple (NOT fresh), glaze with pineapple juice mixed with brown sugar.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 8-10 pound spiral sliced ham
- 3 oranges
- 6-8 sprigs fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, tarragon, etc.)
- ½ cup honey
Instructions
- Lower rack in oven to bottom third, preheat to 325°F. Line a roasting pan with foil.
- Slice oranges in half. Juice two halves and combine with honey. Set aside.
- Thinly slice remaining oranges. Cut fresh herb sprigs in a few large pieces each.
- Place orange slices and herbs in between slices of the ham on all sides. Place flat side down in the roasting pan. Cover with foil.
- Bake for 2 hours, remove foil and brush orange juice and honey combination over the ham.
- Continue baking until internal temperature of ham reaches 140°F, about 30-45 minutes.
- Move ham to a serving platter using two large spatulas.
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Until next time, happy eating!
~Audrey
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