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Writer's pictureRosie Batista

Noche Buena Ham



Noche buena dinner is one to look forward to every year. Growing up the spread consisted of Moro de guandules, ensalada rusa, pernil asado, green salad and a traditional baked ham. In this recipe I kept the dish traditional but also added a modern and citrusy twist.


When making ham for the holidays I want a quick recipe with excellent results so I go for a cooked spiral cut ham. All the work has been done already all I have to do is put together a glaze and bake the ham to perfection.

For the citrus glaze I use oranges in all the ways possible. I zest and Juice it and also use orange marmalade, it can’t get any more orange than that. I also use fresh garlic cloves, light brown sugar, Dijon mustard and whole cloves to add depths of flavor. Blending it all together in a food processor takes minutes. Except for the whole cloves which I pierce into the ham for a pretty presentation. After glazing the ham and baking for one hour and a half the ham is ready to enjoy and is a star dish.

Recipe/Receta

10 lbs spiral cooked ham

1/4 cup orange juice

6 garlic cloves

1/3 cup Dijon mustard

10 oz orange marmalade

2/3 cup light brown sugar

1 tbsp orange zest

1 tbsp whole cloves


Espanol/Spanish

10 libras de jamón cocido en espiral

1/4 taza de jugo de naranja

6 dientes de ajo

1/3 taza de mostaza de Dijon

10 oz de mermelada de naranja

2/3 taza de azúcar morena clara

1 cucharada de ralladura de naranja

1 cucharada de clavo de olor entero



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