Gluten-Free Christmas Ham with Hoisin, Orange and Ginger Glaze

This Gluten-Free Christmas Ham with Hoisin, Orange and Ginger Glaze recipe is all about being fuss-free, and incredibly simple. With just a handful of ingredients, you wouldn't believe how much flavour it packs. To keep it gluten-free for my family, I used Chang's Hoisin Sauce, which brings a wonderful depth and sweetness to the ham.

If you're not in Australia, no worries—you can use your favourite brand of hoisin sauce. The beauty of this recipe is its simplicity; the ready-made sauce saves time without compromising on taste. And let's face it, with everything else going on during the holidays, a few shortcuts in the kitchen are more than welcome.

Gluten-Free Christmas Ham with Hoisin, Orange and Ginger Glaze

Harmony of Flavours

To make it extra special, I've added freshly squeezed orange and lemon juice, a good drizzle of honey, some Dijon mustard, and freshly grated ginger. The result is a fresh, vibrant, and perfectly sweet glaze that makes this ham a standout dish for any festive lunch or dinner.

Gluten-Free Christmas Ham with Hoisin, Orange and Ginger Glaze

Gluten-Free Christmas Ham with Hoisin, Orange and Ginger Glaze

Serves: 8-10

Cooking Time: 1.5 hours

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

INGREDIENTS

4 kg ham on the bone

½ cup Chang’s Gluten-Free Hoisin Sauce

¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice

3 tablespoons lemon juice

3 tablespoons honey

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

2 teaspoons ground ginger or freshly grated ginger

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat: Preheat your oven to 165°C (fan-forced).

2. Prepare the Glaze: Combine all glaze ingredients (hoisin sauce, orange juice, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and ginger) in a saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow the glaze to cool while preparing the ham.

3. Prepare the Ham: Remove the skin from the ham, taking care not to damage the layer of fat underneath. Score the fat in thin, straight lines using a sharp knife to create a diamond pattern.

4. First Glaze and Bake: Brush the ham with one-third of the glaze. Place the ham in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes.

5. Second Glaze and Bake: After 30 minutes, remove the ham from the oven and brush with another third of the glaze and bake for 30 minutes.

6. Final Glaze and Bake: Repeat the glazing process and brush with the remaining glaze. Bake for a final 30 minutes (total cooking time is 1.5 hours).

7. Rest and Serve: Once cooked, let the ham rest for 15 minutes before carving and serving.

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Enjoy this delightful, hassle-free Christmas ham with your loved ones!

Gluten-Free Christmas Ham with Hoisin, Orange and Ginger Glaze