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Food & Drink
2011-11-21 10:17:41
The holiday ham
Q: I’m a guy that enjoys cooking, grilling, and all the above. Its always hectic around the holidays but this year I’m going to take a stab at providing the holiday ham. Any ideas?
A: Ready or not, it’s that time of year…Again! Whether you love or hate the thought of Santa Claus, holiday gatherings, and/or having the in-laws over for dinner, Christmas is upon us.
There’s no since in being an Ebenezer Scrooge (Bah humbugs don’t work anyway!) so its time to suck it up, be prepared, and put on a happy face (Guys, we get to eat and indulge; it’s not that bad fellas!).
So I figured it would be my Christmas gift to you, providing you with a tasty holiday ham recipe, oh and don’t forget my favorite part…the leftovers!
Honey Ham
1 & 1/4 Cup Honey
3 tablespoons dark corn syrup
1/2 cup butter
3 tablespoons orange juice
¾ teaspoons dry mustard (the good stuff)
¼ cup whole cloves
1 Ham (local grocer favorite of your choice)
With a sharp knife, score ham in a diagonal pattern. Repeat this step diagonally in the opposite direction, creating a crossing pattern. Insert whole cloves at the crossings.
Preheat oven to 325 F.
Place ham in a roasting pan fat side up (melting fat will baste your ham). Half way through baking, turn ham over to avoid uneven salting from the brine of the meat. If roasting a ham that is not precooked, bake for 20-30 minutes per round. If ham is precooked, see label directions for cooking times.
While ham is roasting, combine all ingredients in a sauce pan. Stirring frequently, cook over medium heat and bring to a full boil. Reduce heat and cook one minute.
Remove ham from oven prior to the last 30 minutes of baking. Cover ham with glaze. Continue to glaze every 10 minutes for the remainder of baking.
Serve the remaining glaze with ham.
Enjoy and we’ll talk next month. Happy Holidays to you and yours!
