Recipe Roundup

31 Best Christmas Ham and Holiday Pork Roast Recipes

Because nothing says "Happy Holidays" better than a big, beautiful roast that you can slice into sandwich fixings for days on end.
A partially sliced Christmas ham coated in a brownsugarandmustard glaze set on a platter garnished with rosemary atop a...
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Anna Billingskog

Looking for a new Christmas ham or pork roast to spice up your holidays? We love a classic pineapple-glazed ham or a big crown roast, but sometimes a new recipe is what it takes to make a winter feast feel truly special. Below you'll find our 31 favorite recipes for glazed hams and spiced ones, epic crown roasts, and lower-key options for a stress-free Christmas dinner.

  • A partially sliced Christmas ham coated in a brownsugarandmustard glaze set on a platter garnished with rosemary atop a...
    Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Anna Billingskog
    1/31

    Brown Sugar–Mustard Glazed Ham

    A long-time favorite of Epicurious reviewers, this impressive roast is perfect for Christmas and so easy to make.

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  • Photo by Peden & Munk
    2/31

    How to Cook a Ham

    This very classic ham glaze is made with cider vinegar, dry mustard, and brown sugar.

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  • Photo by Chris Court, Benjamin Dearnley, William Meppem, Con Poulos, Anson Smart
    3/31

    Spiced Pomegranate and Orange Glazed Ham

    Rich, tangy pomegranate molasses amps up the glaze in this festive Christmas ham recipe from Donna Hay.

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  • Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich
    4/31

    Pineapple-Glazed Ham

    Traditional Christmas ham, but better. Chris Morocco's take on the classic pineapple glazed ham adds hot sauce and apple cider vinegar to cut through the sugar.

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  • Ditte Isager
    9/31

    Roasted Fresh Ham with Citrus and Rye

    Unlike traditional holiday ham, fresh ham is uncured and unsmoked. We pack it in an herb cure for several days for incredible flavor and juiciness. When roasted, the skin transforms into addictive, crispy-sweet cracklings that may cause fighting among guests.

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  • Marcus Nilsson
    10/31

    Double Rack of Pork with Burnt Orange-Caramel Pan Sauce

    Forgo the old-school crown roast by arranging two pork rib roasts with the bones crisscrossed like a military honor-guard salute. Ask your butcher to french the bones by removing excess fat and muscle for a more elegant presentation.

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  • Photo by Joseph De Leo, Prop Styling by Sophie Strangio, Food Styling by Monica Pierini. Platter Courtesy of Heath Ceramics.
    11/31

    Smoky Dry-Rubbed Pork Steaks

    Pork butt, cut into steaks, gets a smoked paprika rub that makes for a very flavorful Christmas centerpiece. Squeeze the charred citrus halves over the top before serving.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Anna Billingskog
    12/31

    Christmas Pork Tenderloin

    Rubbed with garlic, rosemary, and allspice, this bacon-wrapped roast is rich with holiday flavor.

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  • Lara Ferroni
    15/31

    Glazed Ham

    Guava jelly gives this citrusy orange glaze aromatic depth and a boost of tropical fruit flavor.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone
    16/31

    Roasted Pork With Sage, Rosemary, and Garlic

    Make a small channel in the center of a pork loin with a knife, then poke in a garlic-and-herb stuffing. The meat will be flavored and basted from within while it roasts.

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  • Sivan Lewin
    23/31

    Honey-and-Rye-Glazed Ham

    Here, we punch up the traditional ham glaze with a boozy version that also has honey, molasses, and brassy red chiles.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Grace Parisi, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian
    24/31

    Porchetta With Roasted Potatoes

     When it comes to a special-occasion main course, it doesn't get more timeless or show-stopping than porchetta. Loads of fennel and garlic make this rolled roast special.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, prop styling by Brian Heiser, food styling by Rhoda Boone
    27/31

    Holiday Ham, Three Ways

    Here's a foolproof base recipe and three delicious ways to dress up your holiday ham. If you're not feeding a huge crowd, you can easily halve this recipe for a smaller ham.

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  • Photo by Gentl & Hyers
    28/31

    Pork Chop with Apple and Celery Root Salad

    Share one double-cut pork chop with the whole family and you get bigger, juicier slices of pork for everyone.

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  • 31/31

    Pineapple Glazed Ham

    An old school Christmas ham recipe, glazed with pineapple, ginger, and mustard. Does it need the cherries on top? Why not?

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