For The Perfectly Glazed Ham.
There’s something sacred about a Christmas ham - that slow caramelisation of glaze turning glossy and golden, the scent of clove and citrus filling the kitchen, music humming in the background, someone sneaking a slice before it hits the table.
Creating the perfect ham is easier than you think - all it takes is our Ham Glaze, a little orange juice, and a slow roast that fills the house with that warm, sweet Christmas smell.
You’ll need:
1 x Ham Glaze
1 x Butcher and the Chef Free-Range Ham, rind off, fat scored, and ready for love
How to make it magic:
Line a large flat baking dish with 3 layers of foil and 2 of baking paper - trust us, your cleanup self will thank you.
Set oven to 140°C (non–fan forced), bottom shelf only.
Brush your ham with fresh orange juice and bake for 1.5 hours.
Glaze it three times over the next 1.5 hours until it’s golden, glossy, and smells like Christmas morning.
Watch for hot spots — rotate if needed to keep that glaze caramelising evenly.
The scent of orange, spice, and slow-roasted glaze drifting through the kitchen, that’s Christmas.
Simple, golden, and beautifully sticky.
Finish off with a drizzle of leftover glaze, stand back, and let the oohs and aaas roll in.
Enjoy!