Honey Glazed Ham With Dried Cranberry Relish

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Honey Glazed Ham With Dried Cranberry Relish to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing Honey Glazed Ham With Dried Cranberry Relish, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

• 1 Cook's® brand Bone-in Spiral
• Sliced Ham, Butt or Shank Portion
• Ham, or Half Ham
• GLAZE:
• 1/2 cup honey, cranberry honey
• preferred
• 1/2 tablespoon dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• RELISH:
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed
• pineapple, in juice
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 cups dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
• Prepare and heat ham according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, prepare glaze. Mix honey with dry mustard and lemon
• juice in bowl; set aside.
• For the relish, combine crushed pineapple with orange juice in
• saucepan. Bring to boil over medium heat; cook to reduce juices 5

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

• Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
• Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
• Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

Stir in sugar until dissolved

Step 2: Technique & Execution

Add water; return mixture to boil

Step 3: Technique & Execution

Stir in orange and lemon zest, and cranberries

Step 4: Technique & Execution

Cover pan; simmer over low heat 5 minutes to plump cranberries

Step 5: Technique & Execution

Remove pan from heat and stir in pecans

Step 6: Technique & Execution

Set relish aside to cool. (Relish may be prepared up to one week before serving