When looking for a glaze or sauce to pair with a juicy, flavorful spiral ham, Cumberland sauce, with its sweet and tangy notes, is a popular choice. This sauce, named after the English county where it originated, is made with red currant jelly, citrus zest, mustard, and other spices. The result is a sauce that can elevate the ham's natural flavors and make it a truly special dish. Whether you're hosting a holiday feast or simply seeking a delicious meal, preparing spiral ham with Cumberland sauce is an excellent option.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BAKED HAM WITH CUMBERLAND SAUCE
The centerpiece of a beautiful spring family dinner. this golden ham with tangy jewel-toned cumberland sauce is impressive to serve. -Eunice Stoen, Decorah, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h35m
Yield 10 servings (1-3/4 cups sauce).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Remove skin from ham; score the surface with shallow diagonal cuts. Making diamond shapes. Mix brown sugar and mustard; rub into fat of ham. Insert a whole clove in center of each diamond. Place ham in a large roaster with a baking rack. , Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 20-22 minutes per pound or until ham is heated through and thermometer reads 140°. , For sauce, combine all ingredients in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until thickened, stirring often. Serve with ham.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 1233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
SPIRAL HAM
Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.
Categories main-dish
Time 1h40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and honey. Set aside.
- In another small bowl, mix together the orange juice, peach nectar and chipotles.
- Arrange the ham, cut end down, in a large baking dish. Pour a few tablespoons of the juice mixture over the ham and in between the layers. Bake for 30 minutes, basting every 10 minutes with the remaining juice mixture.
- Remove the ham from the oven. Reserve about 1 1/2 cups of cooked juice from baking dish. Brush the honey mixture on the ham and return to the oven to bake for an additional hour until a crust forms and the ham begins to caramelize. Remove from the oven to a serving platter and serve with the reserved baking juice.
SPIRAL SLICED HAM AND JEZEBEL SAUCE
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 2 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Serve with warm ham and biscuits.
GLAZED SPIRAL-CUT HAM
Brush a spiral ham with a sweet and tangy apricot glaze, and serve it with a quick sauce made from pan drippings.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h45m
Yield 8-10
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet or large roasting pan with foil.
- Put the ham cut-side down on the foil and scatter the onion pieces around it. Cover the ham loosely with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the apricot preserves, mustard, molasses, Worcestershire, allspice, cloves, thyme leaves, 3 tablespoons of the vinegar and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan. Cook, whisking, over medium heat until the preserves dissolve and the glaze is smooth, about 4 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, remove the foil from the ham and continue to bake, brushing the ham with the glaze every 15 minutes until nicely glazed and heated through, about 1 hour more. Transfer the ham to a serving platter, tent with foil and set aside while making the sauce.
- Pour the pan juices into a medium skillet. Add the broth and bring to a boil over high heat. Mix the butter and flour together in a small bowl until you form a paste. Whisk the paste into the pan juices and let the sauce simmer until thickened like gravy. Finish with the remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Serve the ham with the sauce.
SPIRAL HAM WITH CUMBERLAND SAUCE
Make and share this Spiral Ham with Cumberland Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Audrey M
Categories Ham
Time 3h10m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 275 degrees.
- Unwrap ham and remove plastic disc that covers the bone.
- Tuck rosemary sprigs randomly through slice ham (about every 3 to 4 slices).
- Place ham in cooking bag and tie ends together with enclosed plastic tie.
- Place on a 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
- Cut 3 1/2 inch slits on top per directions of cooking bag.
- Don't let bag touch any part of the oven or it will melt.
- Cook for 2 1/2 hours or until meat thermometer reads 140 degrees.
- When ham is done, remove from oven and let sit in bag for 15 minutes before serving.
- Carefully place ham on cutting board and remove slices to a warm platter.
- Serve with Cumberland Sauce.
- To make sauce, melt butter in a small saucepan.
- Add onions and saute until tender.
- Add jelly, grated orange rind, orange juice, grated lemon rind, lemon juice and Dijon mustard.
- Cook over medium heat until jelly melts; stir constantly.
- Slowly pour in port wine and simmer uncovered for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Serve warm.
- Can be kept up to five days in refrigerator.
- Makes 2 cups.
SPIRAL HAM WITH CRANBERRY GLAZE
The sweet, tangy glaze that complements this ham looks so pretty, and the cranberry flavor pairs well with the meat. It's been a tradition in my home for as long as I can remember. -Pattie Prescott, Manchester, New Hampshire
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 3h15m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Cover and bake at 325° for 2-1/2 hours. , Meanwhile, for glaze, combine the remaining ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until cranberries pop, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; set aside. , Uncover ham; bake until a thermometer reads 140°, about 30 minutes longer, basting twice with 1-1/2 cups glaze. Serve remaining glaze with ham.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 2072mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 41g protein.
Tips:
- For a perfectly cooked spiral ham, use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C) for a medium-rare ham, 145°F (63°C) for a medium ham, or 150°F (66°C) for a well-done ham.
- To make the Cumberland sauce, use a food processor to finely chop the cranberries, orange zest, and thyme. Then, combine all the sauce ingredients in a saucepan and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
- To assemble the spiral ham with Cumberland sauce, place the ham on a serving platter and pour the sauce over top. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs and orange slices.
Conclusion:
Spiral ham with Cumberland sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any special occasion. The ham is moist and flavorful, and the sauce is tangy and sweet. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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