Best 4 Easy Injected Ham Recipes
A succulent, juicy, and flavorful injected ham is an extraordinary centerpiece for any special occasion dinner. With just a few simple steps and ingredients, you can achieve a perfectly cooked, tender, and moist ham that your family and friends will love. It all starts with selecting a good-quality ham and then carefully injecting it with a savory, flavorful solution to enhance the taste and keep it moist. Whether you prefer a honey-glazed ham, a pineapple-glazed ham, or a traditional maple-glazed ham, this article will guide you through the process of creating your own delicious injected ham.
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MAPLE BOURBON INJECTED HAM
This Maple Bourbon Injected Ham is easy and delicious. By injecting a Maple Bourbon into the ham, you actually get the maple and Bourbon throughout the ham as opposed to simply on the outside. It is simple to do and only takes 3 ingredients so try this interesting and delicious way of preparing your next ham.
Provided by Cat
Categories Main Meals
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a glass measuring cup, add butter and maple syrup. Microwave for 30 seconds or until butter has melted. Stir in the bourbon.
- Inject the ham in about 1 inch increments. Allow ham to rest overnight uncovered if possible.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Put the ham, flat-side down, on a rack in a roasting pan
- Pour 1/4 inch water into the bottom of the pan.
- Transfer to the oven and roast until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the ham registers 145 degrees F
- Allow ham to rest for 15 minutes before carving.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4 oz, Calories 160 calories, Fat 4 g, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 29 g
INJECTION MARINADE
Marinade that works perfectly using a flavor injector tool. I use this on chicken, brisket, pork shoulder, butt, and tenderloin.
Provided by bubba
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Marinade Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 98
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine apple juice, orange juice, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, agave nectar, apple cider vinegar, salt, sriracha sauce, garlic powder, five-spice powder, allspice, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Refrigerate; remove from refrigerator for 1 hour prior to using.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 38.6 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Fat 1.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 579.4 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
SWEET BOURBON HAM
My dad made this ham for Christmas about 15 years ago, and we loved it. I haven't made a different ham since and haven't loved one as much.
Provided by AMYDANIELLE1
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Ham Whole
Time 3h35m
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Remove skin and excess fat from ham, leaving a fat layer about 1/4-inch thick. Score ham in a diamond pattern with a sharp knife. Push cloves into the center of the scored diamond shapes. Place ham with cut side down into a roasting pan.
- Bake ham in the preheated oven until an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat, not touching bone, reads 125 degrees F (52 degrees C), about 2 hours.
- Combine brown sugar, whiskey, and black pepper in a bowl until glaze is smooth.
- Raise oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Baste ham with 1/3 the whiskey glaze. Return to oven and bake until internal temperature reaches 140 degrees F (60 degrees C), basting ham with whiskey glaze every 10 minutes. Cover ham loosely with a tent of aluminum foil if ham browns too quickly.
- Let ham rest for 15 minutes before carving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 757.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Cholesterol 154.4 mg, Fat 51.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 51.2 g, SaturatedFat 18.2 g, Sodium 3551.4 mg, Sugar 15.2 g
EASY INJECTED HAM
We inject everything here in Louisiana. This is an injection i came up with when i couldn't find my favorite ham injection. I love the sweet and salty togather.
Provided by Debbie W @debbie110772
Categories Pork
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small sauce pan heat pineapple juice, brown sugar, mustard and clove until the brown sugar is dissolved.
- let cool a few minutes but not to long or it will be to thick to inject.
- Using a turkey injector inject at least half of the marinade. pour the rest over the ham and bake at 350 for around an hour depending on ham size.
Tips:
- Choose the right ham: Select a fully cooked ham that is at least 10 pounds. A larger ham will feed more people and will be easier to inject.
- Use a good quality injector: A good injector will make the process of injecting the ham much easier. Look for an injector that is made of durable materials and has a sharp needle.
- Flavor the ham to your liking: There are many different ways to flavor a ham. You can use a store-bought marinade or make your own. Popular flavors include brown sugar, honey, pineapple, and maple.
- Inject the ham slowly and evenly: Take your time and inject the ham slowly and evenly. This will help to ensure that the flavor is distributed throughout the ham.
- Cook the ham according to the package directions: Once the ham is injected, cook it according to the package directions. This will usually involve baking the ham in the oven.
Conclusion:
Injecting a ham is a great way to add flavor and moisture to the meat. It is a relatively easy process that can be done with a few simple ingredients. By following the tips above, you can ensure that your injected ham turns out perfectly.
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