Pork ham in honey-orange glaze

15 servings

120 minutes

Pork ham in honey-orange glaze is the embodiment of the balance of sweetness and citrus freshness, inspired by Chinese culinary traditions. Tender meat infused with the aromas of bay leaves, cloves, and onions undergoes a long cooking process to achieve juiciness. It is then coated with a glaze made from honey, orange marmalade, and mustard, creating a caramelized crust with a spicy note. Orange zest adds an expressive citrus character to the dish, highlighting the rich flavor of the meat. This dish is perfect for a festive lunch where it becomes the centerpiece. Served sliced while retaining its juiciness and captivating aroma, accompanied by fresh vegetables or rice to complement its taste. This culinary masterpiece combines richness of flavors and elegance in presentation.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 1127.3
• Proteins: 73g
• Fats: 85.8g
• Carbohydrates: 19.6g

Ingredients

• Pork ham on the bone: 6 kg
• Orange juice: to taste
• Water: to taste
• Onion: 2 head
• Bay leaf: 4 pc
• Carnation: to taste
• Brown soft sugar: 120 g
• Transparent honey: 3 tbsp
• Oranges: 3 pc
• Orange marinade: 3 tbsp
• Grainy mustard: 3 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Grate the zest of 3 oranges and squeeze the juice from 2.

   Required ingredients:

   • Oranges: 3 pieces
   • Orange juice:  to taste

2. Place the meat in a pot and cover it with water. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and drain.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pork ham on the bone: 6 kg
   • Water:  to taste

3. Return the meat to the pot, pour in orange juice to cover the meat halfway. Then add water to completely cover the meat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Orange juice:  to taste
   • Water:  to taste

4. Clean the onions, cut them in half, and insert 2 cloves into each, add to the pot with bay leaves. Cover with a lid, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 3 hours, adding more water if necessary.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 2 heads
   • Carnation:  to taste
   • Bay leaf: 4 pieces
   • Water:  to taste

5. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.

6. Take out the meat and place it on a baking tray. Make cross-shaped cuts on the meat with a sharp knife and insert a clove into the center of each cut.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pork ham on the bone: 6 kg
   • Carnation:  to taste

7. For the glaze, mix sugar, juice from 2 oranges, grated zest, honey, orange marmalade, and mustard in a bowl. Pour it over the meat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Brown soft sugar: 120 g
   • Orange juice:  to taste
   • Oranges: 3 pieces
   • Transparent honey: 3 tablespoons
   • Orange marinade: 3 tablespoons
   • Grainy mustard: 3 tablespoons

8. Bake for 45 minutes, basting with juices, until golden brown.

9. Let it stand for a while and slice it. Serve immediately.