The first time I made this ham, I knew it would be my go-to for years to come.

Truth be told, I was never really a fan.

I found the ham to be overly salty and lacking flavor, and frankly a little sad.

Ina Garten headshot on a yellow speckled background next to a glazed ham

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This all felt like the perfect planuntil I went to pick it up.

To say I was shocked by the price would be an understatement.

Luckily, she had a recipe forOrange Marmalade-Glazed Hamin her book,Go-To Dinners.

Spiral sliced ham for Easter brunch, honey glazed ham on the table

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My Tips for Making Ina Gartens Ham

The only issue?

I needed to find a slightly less pricey good ham.

It was roughly four dollars a pound and came fully cooked.

The hams are applewood smoked as well as boneless, making them very easy to carve.

Ina suggests serving the glazed ham withhomemade biscuits, and who am I to question with greatness?