CHERRY-PORT GLAZE (COOK'S ILLUSTRATED)
I made this glaze while preparing a spiral sliced ham in the CI way, see recipe #366252 . I don't much care for ruby port, so used tawny port and also light brown sugar. I reduced the pepper to 1/2 tsp., use more if you wish.A key to this recipe is the quality of cherry preserves. I used preserves from the Kedainiu konservu fabrikas, which contain 35% cherries and no preservatives. I found these at a large ethnic grocery.
Provided by duonyte
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 40m
Yield 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Simmer the port in a small saucepan over medium heat until it is reduced to 2 tablespoons, about 5 minutes.
- Add the brown sugar, cherry preserves, and ground pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is thick, syrupy and reduced to 1 cup, 5 to 10 minutes.
- To use as glaze, bake your ham until it reached an internal temperature of 100 degrees.
- Remove ham from oven and increase oven temperature to 350 degrees.
- Cut open the oven bag (if using the CI method) and roll back the sides to expose the ham.
- Brush ham with about one-third of the glaze (a silicone brush is highly recommended).
- Return to the oven until the glaze becomes sticky, about 10 minutes.
- Remove ham from the oven, transfer to a cutting board, and brush te entire ham with another third of the glaze. (If the glaze has thickened, just reheat it briefly).
- Let the ham rest, loosely covered with foil, for 15 minutes.
- Heat the remaining third of the glaze with 4 to 6 tablespoons of the ham juices, until it forms a thick but fluid sauce. Pass the sauce with the ham.
- Note: I think this recipe makes enough for probably six people, at best, but did not really measure it out after adding the juices. Also, I found the ham juices very salty, and would probably use just two or three spoons of ham drippings, and low-sodium broth or water for the rest.
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Sada Khan
[email protected]This glaze is a great way to add a pop of flavor to your favorite meats. It's easy to make and it tastes delicious. I highly recommend it!
Dinesh Nandana
[email protected]I was impressed with how easy this glaze was to make. It came together in no time at all and it tasted amazing. I used it on grilled chicken and it was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Md Nil amam
[email protected]This glaze is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it adds so much flavor to meat. I've used it on chicken, pork, and beef, and it's always delicious. I highly recommend it.
AJ Ali
[email protected]I made this glaze for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. It's so easy to make and it really dresses up a simple piece of meat. I will definitely be making this again.
Nerob Nirob
[email protected]This glaze was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would cut the amount of sugar in half next time. Otherwise, it was a great glaze and I will definitely make it again.
King Khaskheli
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cherries, but I loved this glaze. The port and spices really mellow out the cherry flavor, and it's just the right amount of sweetness. I used it on duck breast and it was fantastic.
Amrin Sheak
[email protected]This glaze is incredible! It's so easy to make and it tastes like something out of a restaurant. I used it on pork chops and they were the best pork chops I've ever had. I will definitely be making this again.
Saniya Kapil
[email protected]I've made this glaze several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it really elevates the flavor of the meat. I've used it on chicken, pork, and beef, and it's always delicious. I highly recommend it!
deku new
[email protected]This glaze is delicious! It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and it really complements the flavor of the meat. I used it on chicken thighs and they were so juicy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Caylin Rothmann
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this glaze at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I used it on salmon and it was the best salmon I've ever had. I will definitely be making this again.
James Kasembe
[email protected]This glaze is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it adds so much flavor to meat. I've used it on chicken, pork, and beef, and it's always delicious. I highly recommend it.
Dead User
[email protected]I made this glaze for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. It's so easy to make and it really dresses up a simple piece of meat. I will definitely be making this again.
sandy haidar
[email protected]This glaze was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would cut the amount of sugar in half next time. Otherwise, it was a great glaze and I will definitely make it again.
robina kousar
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cherries, but I loved this glaze. The port and spices really mellow out the cherry flavor, and it's just the right amount of sweetness. I used it on duck breast and it was fantastic.
Abidemi Kemi
[email protected]This glaze is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes incredible. I used it on pork chops and they were the best pork chops I've ever had. I will definitely be making this again and again.
HRD GAMING YT
[email protected]I've made this glaze several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and it really elevates the flavor of the meat. I highly recommend it!
Mddin Islam
[email protected]This cherry port glaze was a huge hit with my family! It was easy to make and added a delicious, sophisticated flavor to the chicken. I will definitely be making this again.