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    Gluten Free Ham

    February 25, 2021 By chrystal 2 Comments

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    A delicious gluten free spiral ham topped with a sweet orange honey glaze! If you’re wondering how to cook a gluten free ham, I’ve put together everything in this post.

    top down view of a gluten free spiral ham on a white plate

    Gluten Free Ham Recipe

    Hams are popular at Easter and Christmas but you can enjoy them year-round. We’re making this orange honey glazed gluten free ham for Easter and this recipe is as simple as it gets.

     

    Spiral hams come fully cooked, all you have to do is add a glaze, reheat and serve!

    We are planning on serving this gluten free ham with gluten free mashed potatoes, gluten free rolls, and gluten free green bean casserole. We also like to add a salad and steamed veggies to our dinner menu.

    Don’t forget the dessert, here are a few of our favorite gluten free desserts:

    Gluten Free Carrot Cake

    Gluten Free Lemon Cake

    Gluten Free Sugar Cookies

    What else would you serve with this gluten free ham? Let us know in the comments below.

    top down view of ham and glaze ingredients

    Ingredients in Gluten Free Ham

    Fully cooked bone-in or bone-less spiral Gluten Free Ham - we talk about the difference between the two below.

    Brown Sugar - Adds sweetness, flavor, and depth. You can use light or dark brown sugar.

    Honey - Adds sweetness and helps set up the sticky glaze.

    Orange Marmalade - You can use your favorite marmalade.

    a collage of four photos showing how to make gluten free ham

    How to Make Gluten Free Ham

    Making a gluten free ham with orange honey glaze is super simple.

    1. Place ham in a shallow roasting pan or baking dish. Add 1 cup of water, broth, or orange juice to the bottom of the pan.
    2. In a saucepan over medium heat combine the brown sugar, honey and orange marmalade. Continue to stir over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
    3. Spoon half of the glaze over the ham. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
    4. Spoon the remaining glaze over the ham and bake another 15 minutes.

    These numbered steps match the numbered photos above and are for illustration purposes only. Please see the recipe card below.

    side view of a gluten free ham

    What is a boneless ham?

    A boneless ham means there’s no bone. The bone is removed before the ham is processed or cooked.

    Most boneless hams come cooked, unless you opt for an uncooked one.

    Warm this ham in the oven at 325°F or 350°F. Add the ham to baking dish with a half cup of water. If desired, top it with your favorite glaze, or mine (below). Just place a sheet of foil over the top, and cook for about 30 minutes at most.

    What is a bone-in ham?

    A bone in ham means the bone was left in. The benefit of a bone-in ham is that it maintains the flavor and helps with moisture.

    The downside to a bone in ham is that you have to cut around the bone to serve.

    Save your leftover ham bone for soup or broth.

    sliced spiral gluten free ham on a white plate with a fork

    Is ham gluten free?

    Often people ask if ham is gluten free. Yes, ham is pork, and pork is naturally gluten free. Whether you’re buying a pre-cooked ham or a raw ham, make sure to check labels to ensure no gluten ingredients were added.

    You might find gluten ingredients if the ham was injected with broth or in the seasoning packet included.

    Tips for Making Gluten Free Ham

    We are using a pre-cooked ham in this gluten free ham recipe. Bake it covered in a shallow dish, in a crockpot, or in a slow cooker to help prevent it from drying out.

    Sugary glazes can burn on the stovetop. Make sure to continue to stir the glaze to prevent it from burning to the pan.

    gluten free ham pinterest pin collage

    Crockpot Gluten Free Ham

    If you want to make this gluten free ham in a crockpot or slow cooker, add the ham and 1 cup of water or orange juice to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 2 hours.

    When you’re ready to add your glaze, place the ham on a foil lined baking sheet and brush on the orange honey glaze. Broil for 5-10 minutes until the glaze starts to brown.

    Did you make this gluten free ham with orange honey glaze? What did you think? Let us know in the comments below.

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    Yield: 1 bone-in spiral ham

    Gluten Free Ham with Orange Honey Glaze

    side view of a gluten free ham

    A delicious gluten free spiral ham topped with a sweet orange honey glaze!

    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 45 minutes
    Additional Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

    Ingredients

    • 1 fully cooked bone-in spiral ham (6 to 8 pounds)
    • 1 cup water (or broth, or orange juice)
    • 1 cup packed brown sugar
    • 1 cup honey
    • ½ cup sweet orange marmalade (or marmalade of choice)

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
    2. Place ham in a shallow roasting pan or baking dish.
    3. Add 1 cup of water, broth, or orange juice to the bottom of the pan. This will help with retaining moisture.
    4. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, honey, and orange marmalade.
    5. Continue to stir over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes or until it thickens.
    6. Remove from the heat and spoon half of the glaze over the ham.
    7. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
    8. Spoon the remaining glaze over the ham and bake another 15 minutes.
    9. Let cool for 15 minutes before serving.

    Notes

    • You can also cook this gluten free ham in a slow cooker and add the glaze. See instructions in the post.
    • If your ham seems dry, cover with foil.
    • Use a pre-cooked ham.

    Nutrition Information:

    Yield:

    24

    Serving Size:

    4 oz.

    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 93Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 41mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 0gSugar: 23gProtein: 1g

    This nutrition info is based on the exact ingredients and brands that I used a the time. It may not be 100% accurate. Please check your ingredients nutrition labels.

    © Chrystal
    Cuisine: American / Category: Main Dishes

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    1. Mary

      March 28, 2021 at 2:43 pm

      Hello
      I have a 3lb ham how long should I cook/preheat it
      Any & helpful hints are welcome

      Reply
      • chrystal

        March 29, 2021 at 12:49 pm

        Hi Mary,
        You could start with 20 minutes, add the glaze, and do 10 minutes. If for any reason you find that it's drying out, pull it out.

        Best,
        Chrystal

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