Easter is coming up and it’s traditional to serve Ham. Plus it’s basically one of the easiest meats to cook ever. Here in Los Angeles, it’s traditional to use Farmer John ham. After all, they started here in Los Angeles in 1931, and they provided Dodger Stadium with the official Dodger Dogs for more than 50 years. Legit.
Their website has tons of recipes and we’ve tried a few. This year we’re making the Farmer John Spiral Ham with Orange Bourbon Glaze and giving it a bit of a twist. Turns out we didn’t have any bourbon so we used rum instead.
We also have a list of side dish ideas to serve with your Easter Ham. But of course ham makes a fine meal any time of year. No reason to limit it to the Spring. Enjoy!
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Ham with Rum and Orange Glaze
As stated, ham is a very easy thing to make; it’s pre-cooked, so you’re really just warming it up – and in this case adding a glaze in the final stage of cooking. Hope you enjoy!
Ingredients:
1 Ham (The one we used is 6 pounds and will feed a crowd.)
1/2 Cup Orange Marmalade
3 Tablespoons Rum
2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
2 Tablespoons Whole Grain Mustard
Recipe:
1. Prep the ham by scoring the fat in a cross-hatch pattern. Then bake according to the package directions – usually 15 minutes per pound at 350 degrees. In the case of our 6-pound ham, that means about 90 minutes.
2. 45 minutes after you put the ham in the oven, prepare the glaze by combining the Marmalade, Rum, Maple Syrup and Mustard in a small saucepan. Heat and stir until melted and well mixed.
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3. 30 Minutes before ham is done, spoon some glaze over top and put it back in the oven.
4. Serve the ham* with remaining glaze on the side.
We hope you enjoy this ham recipe, whether you have it for Easter or anytime.
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Here are some great side dishes that would complement your ham main dish
And check out these other recipe ideas for Easter Dinner!
Roasted Vegetables: Roasted carrots, parsnips, Brussels sprouts, or asparagus would be delicious and add color to your plate.
Mashed Potatoes: Creamy, buttery mashed potatoes are always a crowd-pleaser and will pair well with ham.
Green Beans: Steamed or sautéed green beans with garlic and almonds would make a great side dish that is easy to prepare.
Mac and Cheese: A classic comfort food like mac and cheese would be a perfect addition to your ham dinner.
Sweet Potatoes: Sweet potatoes roasted or mashed with a little bit of butter and cinnamon would be a sweet and savory side dish.
Dinner Rolls: Warm, buttery dinner rolls are a must-have for any holiday meal, including ham dinner.
Salad: A crisp salad with lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and a light vinaigrette dressing would be a refreshing addition to your plate.
Fruit Salad: A fruit salad made with fresh berries, melons, and grapes would be a healthy and colorful side dish that complements ham’s salty and savory flavors.
Cornbread: Homemade cornbread or corn muffins would be a great addition to your ham dinner, especially if you are serving a Southern-style ham.
Scalloped Potatoes: Tender, creamy, and cheesy scalloped potatoes would make a delicious and hearty side dish that would pair well with ham.
Obviously, you don’t have to make all of these for one meal! Mix and match and choose your family’s favorites.
*Please note that the Farmer John recipe page has a great tutorial for how to carve a ham.
In 2018 we worked with Farmer John to make another one of their ham glaze recipes: Ham with Apple Mustard Glaze.
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