Baked Ham California Style Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Ham California Style

• 10-12 pound fully cooked ham
• Orange Peel
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• Olive Oil
• Dry Mustard
• Pepper
• Whole Cloves
• 1/2 cup grape juice

How to Make Baked Ham California Style

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. Rinse a 10-12 pound fully cooked ham thoroughly under cold water.
3. Pat the ham completely dry with paper towels. Use a paring knife to create shallow, random slits across the surface of the ham.
4. Remove the white pith from one orange; discard. Finely chop the orange peel (about 1 tablespoon) and insert small pieces into the slits.
5. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon orange marmalade, and 1 teaspoon ground cloves. Rub this mixture evenly over the entire surface of the ham.
6. Insert whole cloves into the ham in a decorative pattern (optional).
7. Place the ham in a covered roasting pan. Bake for approximately 125 minutes (or 22 minutes per pound), basting every 15 minutes with 1/2 cup grape juice.
8. Uncover the ham during the last 45 minutes of baking to allow the glaze to caramelize and the ham to brown.
9. Garnish with fresh watercress and cinnamon-glazed apple slices before serving.