Citrus and Cranberry Ham

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Weight Watchers Citrus and Cranberry Ham is a guilt-free delicious dish. This recipe is the ideal way to enjoy a holiday feast without compromising your efforts to lose weight. It is tasty and simple to make a recipe. Your visitors will be impressed by the flavors created by the combination of sharp and sweet flavors. This recipe is ideal for weight-conscious people because it is low in carbs (11 grams) and high in protein (24 grams). You can enjoy this holiday and mouth-tempting lunch by following Weight Watchers diet instructions. Its taste and nutritional value are perfectly balanced. This Weight Watchers Citrus and Cranberry Ham is the ideal alternative for any meal, whether you are throwing a holiday party or just searching for a nice and nutritious supper option.

EQUIPMENT:

  • Oven
  • Nonstick pot
  • One spoon
  • Baking tray
  • One cooking brush
  • A sharp knife
  • Serving plate

INGREDIENTS:

  • Freshly squeezed orange juice 4 tbsp
  • Canned cranberry sauce half a cup
  • Whole cloves 1 to 2 tbsp
  • Lean ham 3 pounds
  • Mandarin oranges 3
  • Light brown sugar 3 tbsp

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Heat the empty oven by setting its temperature to 375 degrees F.
  2. Next, place a tiny pot over the stovetop on a slow flame.
  3. Add light brown sugar, cranberry sauce, and orange juice to this hot pot
  4. Stir well all ingredients with a spoon.
  5. Simmer it on low heat until the sugar is dissolved. Set aside.
  6. Next, transfer the ham to a baking tray. Add whole cloves to the top.
  7. Cover the ham with 2/3 (two-thirds) of the brown sugar glaze.
  8. Then, bake it for forty-five to sixty minutes.
  9. After fifteen minutes of cooking, brush it with more juice (orange mandarin juice) and leftover glaze.
  10. When done, cut the baked ham into slices with a knife.
  11. The juicy and tasty Weight Watchers Citrus and Cranberry Ham is ready to eat.
  12. Shift the slice to a plate and enjoy with your preferred side meal.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

  • Enjoy this ham dish with roasted vegetables, including carrots or Brussels sprouts.
  • Fresh green salad or fruit salad also works with this meal.
  • Pair it with brown rice or a bowl of quinoa.
  • Use the baked ham slices as a filling wrap, sandwiches, or burgers.
  • Enjoy it with scrambled eggs, crackers, or an omelet.

TIPS:

  • I suggest using a ham bone because it gives the dish extra taste and texture. During cooking, the bone also keeps the ham moist.
  • Use a high-quality cranberry sauce, it provides amazing flavor.
  • Try this dish with different kinds of premium-quality herbs such as rosemary, basil, thyme, and parsley.
  • Add some aromatics, such as onions or crushed garlic, to the citrus glaze for more flavor.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

Fridge:

  • You can store the leftover ham in a closed box and refrigerate it for five to six days.

Freezer:

  • Save this dish in the freezer for sixty to ninety days.

Reheating:

  • We can reheat it in a microwave oven for 5 to 7 minutes.

FAQs:

Does pre-cooked ham work?

  • Yes, you can use pre-cooked ham to prepare this dish. But the cooking will need to be changed accordingly.

Is there any specific type of cranberry sauce can I use?

  • You can try this recipe with a variety of cranberry sauces, such as freshly prepared homemade or store-bought jar sauce.

Can I substitute another kind of sweetener?

  • You can use a variety of sweeteners such as honey or maple syrup. These sweeteners will alter the dish’s taste.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING AMOUNT:

Per Serving Size 3.5 oz.
Total Amount 12 servings
Total Calories 319 kcal
Carbohydrates 11 g
Protein 24 g
Sugar 10 g
Saturated Fat 6 g
Sodium 1351 mg
Cholesterol 70 mg

The total Weight Watchers Points per recipe serving is only five (5).