Festive Glazed Christmas Ham with Roasted Root Veggies! 🎄
A festive and healthy glazed Christmas ham, perfectly paired with roasted root vegetables, making for an unforgettable holiday meal.
Equipment
- Roasting Pan
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 bone-in or boneless ham (5-10 pound)
- 5 large potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
- 5 large carrots scrubbed and cut into large pieces
- 3 large beets scrubbed and quartered
- 1 large onion peeled and halved
- 1 fresh rosemary sprig (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 3 fresh thyme sprigs (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 3 bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
For the Healthy Orange Glaze
- 0.25 cup pure maple syrup or honey
- 1 large orange juiced (about ¼ cup)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Get Ready: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Wash and chop your potatoes, carrots, beets, and onion into similar-sized pieces for even cooking. Score the ham's skin in a criss-cross pattern to help absorb the glaze, then wrap it securely in two layers of parchment paper (or foil).
- Prep the Veggies: In a large roasting pan, spread out the chopped vegetables. Add about ½ inch of water to the bottom. Drizzle with olive oil, then toss with rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper until everything is lightly coated.
- Whip up the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup (or honey), fresh orange juice (and optional zest for extra flavor), apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Set this flavorful glaze aside.
- First Roast: Place the wrapped ham directly on top of the seasoned vegetables in the roasting pan. Bake at 325°F (165°C) until the ham's internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C). This usually takes approximately 10 minutes per pound of ham.
- Glaze & Finish: Once the ham reaches temperature, carefully take the entire roasting pan out of the oven. Increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C). Carefully unwrap the ham, give the vegetables a gentle flip, and baste the ham generously with your prepared glaze.
- Final Bake: Return the unwrapped, glazed ham and veggies to the hot 425°F (220°C) oven. Roast for 10 minutes, then baste the ham again with any remaining glaze. Continue to bake for another 15 minutes, or until the ham is beautifully caramelized and the vegetables are tender-crisp. Keep an eye on the veggies and remove them if they're done sooner.
- Rest & Serve: Let the ham rest for 10-15 minutes before thinly slicing. Serve it warm with the delicious roasted vegetables right from the pan. Don't forget to save the ham bone for a future healthy soup!
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving): Calories: 416, Total Carbs: 86g, Net Carbs: 73g, Fats: 5g, Protein: 9g. Don't forget to save the ham bone for a future healthy soup!
