Description
A juicy, sweet, citrus-infused centerpiece baked with a fragrant orange-brown sugar glaze. Perfect for holidays or family dinners, this dish delivers tender slices coated in a glossy, caramelized crust.
Ingredients
- 1 spiral-cut bone-in piece (8–10 pounds)
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 1/4 cups dark brown sugar
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- Whole cloves (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 275°F (135°C).
- Score the surface in a crisscross pattern and place it into a roasting pan.
- Combine orange juice, dark brown sugar, honey, orange zest, and optional cinnamon and Dijon mustard in a saucepan. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened.
- Brush the glaze generously over the entire surface. Loosely cover the roasting pan with foil.
- Bake for about 15 minutes per pound, glazing every 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil during the last 30 minutes to allow the glaze to caramelize.
- Let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Swap orange juice for pineapple juice for a tropical flavor.
- Add bourbon or maple syrup for added richness.
- Use freshly squeezed orange juice for the best flavor.
- Thin orange slices can be laid on top for extra aroma.
- Leftovers keep well for 3–4 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12th of recipe
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
