Welcome to the ultimate guide to creating a succulent and flavorful stuffed hasselback ham! This impressive dish, perfect for special occasions or a hearty family meal, combines the classic flavors of ham with a variety of delicious fillings and toppings. Whether you prefer a sweet and savory combination or a tangy and aromatic blend, this article will provide you with the inspiration and instructions you need to craft a stuffed hasselback ham that will wow your taste buds and leave your guests clamoring for more. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will transform the humble ham into a masterpiece.
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CHEF JOHN'S MINI CHRISTMAS HAMS
These cute, individually sized hams are firm, moist, and perfectly salty. Serve them over the holidays or for your next dinner party.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Baked
Time P2DT50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Combine 1 1/2 cups boiling water, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt, black pepper, allspice, cloves, and bay leaf together in a large container; stir until the sugar and salt are dissolved. (See Cook's Note to substitute table salt.)
- Place celery, onion, and garlic in a blender. Add 2 cups cold water and puree until smooth. Pour celery mixture into kosher salt mixture and stir to combine. Add 1 quart of water, or more as needed, to make a total of 2 quarts of brine. Place pork chops in brine, cover, and refrigerate for 2 days.
- Combine 1/4 cup brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl and set glaze aside.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Remove pork chops from brine and pat dry; discard used brine. Cut shallow slits along the sides of each pork chop, about 1/4 inch deep. Cut a crisscross pattern in the top of each pork chop, creating small 1-inch triangles.
- Heat oil in a large, oven-proof skillet over high heat. Cook chops in the hot oil until browned, about 2 minutes on each side. Brush the crisscrossed top of each pork chop with about 1 tablespoon of glaze. Insert 3 whole cloves in the top of each pork chop.
- Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and roast pork chops until golden brown and slightly pink in the center, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Remove pork chops to a plate and discard cloves.
- Using a small butane hand torch, brown the tops of the pork chops by making short passes over the tops with the flame not quite touching.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 790.3 calories, Carbohydrate 61.9 g, Cholesterol 213.1 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 82.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 13233.9 mg, Sugar 54.9 g
STUFFED HAM, SOUTHERN MARYLAND STYLE
There are as many recipes for southern Maryland stuffed ham as there are families in St. Mary's County. It shows up on Christmas and Easter tables, and at almost every community fund-raising supper. This recipe, compiled from cooks whose families have been making it for generations, uses raw stuffing and is spiced with plenty of black and red pepper. Because the ham boils for so long, the spiciness will mellow. The most challenging part is the finding the ham itself. Corned hams - which are simply fresh hams that have been cured in salt or brine - aren't usually in the grocery meat case, and butchers will often require advance orders. Corning your own fresh ham is not hard, but it can take several days and turns this into even more of a project.
Provided by Kim Severson
Categories dinner, lunch, meat, project, main course
Time 5h30m
Yield 8 to 12 servings, plus leftovers
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- If corning the ham: Cut slits about 3 inches deep in a few places around the bone. Push salt into the incisions and, with a light hand, rub salt all over the surface of the ham. Reserve any remaining salt to rub into the ham as it corns, adding more if needed later in the process. Place the ham in a nonreactive pan, cover tightly with plastic wrap and then aluminum foil and place it in refrigerator for a week. Unwrap and turn it every couple of days, sprinkling with more reserved salt and pouring off any juice that collects each time. Rewrap. The day before you are going to stuff the ham, rinse off the salt and soak the ham overnight in cold water in the refrigerator.
- Make the stuffing: The goal is to chop all the vegetables so the pieces are small and relatively uniform in size. Begin by chopping the cabbage. A food processor with a shredding blade is helpful. Place the cabbage in a large pan or bowl. Remove large stems from the kale and other greens, if you are using them, and chop. (Tip: Freeze cleaned, whole kale leaves overnight in plastic bags, then break up the frozen leaves while still in the bag and add to the stuffing mixture.) Chop the yellow onions and scallions, and add them to the cabbage and kale.
- Mix the vegetables well and add the spices. Mix again. (Your hands will work best for this, but wear gloves if your skin is sensitive to pepper.) Taste the stuffing and adjust, adding more cayenne or red-pepper flakes for a more intense spiciness. Keep in mind that the long boiling time will soften the heat.
- Stuff the ham: Remove the bone, or have the butcher remove it for you. The ham should be almost butterflied. Add the bone to a pot large enough to hold the ham, fill with enough water to cover it and begin to heat the water to a boil.
- While the water heats, set the ham on a sheet pan and cut slits about 3 inches long and 2 inches deep in a few places to make pockets, being careful not to slice through the meat completely. The number of slits will depend on the size of the ham. The goal is an even distribution of stuffing. Pack the slits tightly with stuffing, and add stuffing to the center of the ham where the bone was. Close the ham and secure it with kitchen string.
- Prepare a large square of cheesecloth at least 3 layers thick. Spoon a layer of stuffing over the cheesecloth and set the ham on it. Pack more stuffing on the top and sides of the ham. Gather the corners of the cheesecloth to the top and twist tightly to form a compact package. Tie the top tightly with string.
- Lower the ham into boiling water, reduce heat to a simmer and add any juice that has collected from the stuffing. Skim any foam that rises. Cook, covered, for about 15 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
- Turn off the heat and let the ham cool slightly in the water, about an hour. (Old-timers simply put the whole pot on the porch overnight if the weather was cool, or left it on the stove until completely cooled.) Drain the ham in a colander and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight. Remove the cheesecloth and string, and reserve any stuffing around the ham.
- To serve, slice the ham across the grain, so each slice contains stuffing and meat. Pile additional stuffing around the slices. The ham can be reheated, but more often it is served cold.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 893, UnsaturatedFat 28 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 48 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 79 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 4752 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams
HAM-STUFFED JUMBO SHELLS
This is a good way to use up leftover ham. I made it for a family reunion, and the dish came back empty. I also received a lot of requests for the recipe. -Leona Reuer of Medina, North Dakota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine flour and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; set aside., In a large nonstick skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion and green pepper in oil until tender. Reduce heat; add the ham, 1/2 cup Swiss cheese and Parmesan cheese. Cook and stir until cheese is melted. Remove from the heat. Stir in 1/2 cup of the reserved sauce., Drain pasta; stuff each shell with about 3 tablespoons of filing. Place in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with remaining sauce. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with parsley, paprika and remaining Swiss cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 703mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
STUFFED HASSELBACK TURKEY BREAST
Much easier than a traditional roast turkey, this sliced and stuffed turkey breast takes far less time than a whole bird, and it's perfect for an everyday or holiday dinner for a smaller group.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Breasts
Time 1h55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and celery; cook and stir until golden brown, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Place bread cubes, poultry seasoning, cooked onions and celery, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Pour in chicken broth. Toss until thoroughly blended. Let mixture rest for about 15 minutes to allow broth to absorb into the stuffing. Add egg yolk; stir until evenly incorporated.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice turkey breast crosswise in 3/4-inch slices down to the bone (do not cut through the bone). Divide stuffing mixture among the spaces between the slices. Transfer turkey breast to prepared baking sheet. Brush with melted butter.
- Roast in preheated oven until richly browned, 60 to 75 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 150 degrees F (65 degrees C). Remove from oven and let rest 10 minutes before slicing sections from bone.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1002.6 calories, Carbohydrate 79.4 g, Cholesterol 281.6 mg, Fat 31.4 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 93.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 2405.5 mg, Sugar 9.7 g
HASSELBACK POTATOES STUFFED WITH CHEDDAR AND BACON
Elevate the regular old baked potato with this impressive side dish for your guests. Stuffed with cheddar and bacon, these potatoes are not only delicious but a showstopper as well fanning out delightfully as they bake.
Provided by Mary Jenny
Categories Pork
Time 1h
Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Stir together butter and oil. Brush bottom of 14 x 11-inch (3 L) roasting pan with some of the butter-oil mixture. Slice thin lengthwise strip off the bottom of one potato; place flat side down on cutting board. Place two wooden spoons on opposite long sides of potato. Cut potato crosswise into 20 thin slices until almost all the way through, stopping when knife hits spoon handles. Repeat with remaining potatoes.
- Arrange potatoes flat side down in roasting pan; brush with butter-oil mixture and season with salt and pepper. Scatter rosemary and thyme sprigs around potatoes.
- Bake in centre of oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until cooked through but still firm, basting with butter halfway through. Remove from oven; let cool 5 minutes.
- Grate 2 tbsp (25 mL) cheese finely; combine with panko. Slice remaining cheese crosswise into 20 slices; cut each slice crosswise into 3 pieces for a total of 60 pieces.
- Insert bacon alternately with cheese in potato slices. Brush all over with butter from pan. Sprinkle panko mixture over top. Bake in centre oven for 12 to 16 minutes or until cheese is melted and panko mixture is golden.
- Discard herb sprigs; garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 656.9, Fat 35.3, SaturatedFat 19.1, Cholesterol 94.1, Sodium 710.1, Carbohydrate 59.2, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 3, Protein 27
STUFFED HAM ROLLS
Need a break from turkey during the Thanksgiving holiday? These savory ham rolls are filled with stuffing and cheese, rolled in a tasty crumb coating and then cooked in a skillet.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the stuffing, boiling water and 2 teaspoons butter. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Top each ham slice with a cheese slice. Place 1/4 cup stuffing off-center over cheese. Roll up and secure with a toothpick. , In a shallow bowl, combine egg and water. In another shallow bowl, add bread crumbs. Dip ham rolls in egg mixture, then roll in crumbs., In a large skillet, saute ham rolls in remaining butter for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Discard toothpicks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 472 calories, Fat 27g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 144mg cholesterol, Sodium 1123mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
HAM & CHEESE PULL-APART BREAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: unsalted butter, French's Dijon Mustard, italian bread loaf, monterey jack cheese, deli ham, gruyère cheese, fresh parsley
Provided by Tayo Ola
Categories Snacks
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190 C).
- In a small bowl, combine French's Dijon Mustard and softened butter.
- Using a serrated knife, cut ¾-inch (2 cm) slices in the bread without cutting all the way through so the bottom of the loaf stays intact (similar to a Hasselback potato).
- Using about half the mixture, brush dijon butter between each bread slice. Reserve the rest of the butter for later.
- Stack a slice of ham on top of a slice of cheese, fold stack in half, and wedge it in between each bread slice so the cheese is against the bread. Repeat with remaining cheese and ham slices.
- Brush remaining dijon butter over loaf and top with shredded Gruyère.
- Wrap loaf in aluminum foil. Bake for 15 minutes, then unwrap the foil and bake for another 5 minutes. Remove from oven, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 588 calories, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 34 grams, Sugar 3 grams
HAM, CHEESE, AND SPINACH-STUFFED CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: large chicken breast, baby swiss cheese, provolone cheese, ham, baby spinach leaf, flour, eggs, breadcrumb, oil, salt, pepper
Provided by Camille Bergerson
Categories Dinner
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut a pocket into the side of the chicken breast.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Stack the two cheeses and spinach on top of the ham and roll up tightly.
- Stuff the chicken with the roll and press the edges of the chicken together to create a seal.
- Place the flour, eggs, and bread crumbs into 3 separate bowls.
- Being careful to keep the chicken from opening, dip the stuffed chicken in the flour, shaking off the excess. Then dip the floured chicken into the egg, then breadcrumbs, then egg and breadcrumbs again. Coat evenly and shake off any excess breading.
- Heat oil in a cast iron pan over medium heat and preheat oven to 375ºF (190°C).
- Fry the chicken until golden brown on both sides.
- Once the chicken is fried, place into a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches a minimum of 165ºF (75ºC).
- Enjoy!
- Nutrition Calories: 5805 Fat: 524 grams Carbs: 191 grams Fiber: 10 grams Sugars:11 grams Protein: 89 grams
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1713 calories, Carbohydrate 190 grams, Fat 57 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 97 grams, Sugar 12 grams
Tips:
- Use a sharp knife to score the ham deeply, but not all the way through, to create pockets for the stuffing.
- If you don't have a meat thermometer, insert a toothpick into the thickest part of the ham. When the toothpick comes out hot to the touch, the ham is done.
- Let the ham rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing to allow the juices to redistribute.
- For a more flavorful ham, marinate it in your favorite marinade for several hours or overnight before cooking.
- Serve the ham with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a green salad.
Conclusion:
Stuffed Hasselback ham is a delicious and easy-to-make main course that's perfect for any occasion. With its crispy crust, tender interior, and flavorful stuffing, this ham is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a special dish to serve, give stuffed Hasselback ham a try.
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