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Five Spice Plum-Glazed Ham

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Total Time
Prep: 15 min. Cook: 2 hours
Margaret Knoebel

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah

Tested by Margaret Knoebel

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Updated on May 20, 2023

Baked ham is one of my favorite dishes, and this plum-baked ham recipe adds something a little bit different to the classic. The plum goes really well with the ham and the Asian spices! —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah

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Plum-Glazed Ham Tips

What can you serve with five-spice plum-glazed ham?

This plum-glazed ham pairs wonderfully with classic sides such as honey garlic green beans as well as Asian-inspired dishes like our hearty Asian lettuce salad.

How do you cut a bone-in ham?

For starters, let your ham rest for about 20 minutes after cooking. We suggest using a long, thin knife and carving fork. Slice your ham on a large cutting board with enough space, at countertop height (not learning over the table in front of guests). Our step-by-step guide has more details for learning how to carve a ham like a pro.

How do you store plum-glazed ham?

Once cooked, keep any remaining ham in the fridge for up to 1 week, sealed well in storage containers. If you find yourself with leftovers, repurpose the ham with our 7-day meal plan!

—Maggie Knoebel, Taste of Home Associate Recipe Editor/Tester
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Five Spice Plum-Glazed Ham

1 review
Prep Time 15 min
Cook Time 2 hours
Yield 20 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (7 to 9 pounds)
  • 2 cups plum jam
  • 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 4 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons orange juice
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
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Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°. Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Using a sharp knife, score the surface of the ham with 1/4-in.-deep cuts in a diamond pattern.
  2. In a large saucepan, stir together the remaining ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil and simmer until sugar is dissolved, 1-2 minutes. Reserve half the mixture; keep warm. Pour remaining half over the ham. Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 140°, 2 to 2-1/2 hours. Baste occasionally with pan drippings. Cover loosely with foil if ham browns too quickly. Serve with remaining sauce mixture.

Nutrition Facts

4 ounces ham: 227 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 958mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 0 fiber), 24g protein.

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Margaret Knoebel
Margaret is a culinary assistant at Taste of Home, where she prepares recipes for the photo studio and creates cooking videos. She tests the recipe contest submissions for Taste of Home, so if you submit recipes often, Margaret knows your name and loves to read about how you created each dish! She’s an alumna of the Culinary Institute of America...
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