FRESH HAM WITH MAPLE-BALSAMIC GLAZE
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450 degrees. Using a sharp knife, score entire surface of ham in a diamond pattern, cutting down just through the skin to the flesh underneath. (If you are cutting to the right depth, the skin will spread apart a bit as you cut.) Rub outside of ham all over with salt and pepper, pressing it into crosshatch spaces between the skin. Put roast on a rack in a large roasting pan and place in oven. After 20 minutes, reduce oven to 300 degrees. In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, balsamic vinegar and cinnamon. Baste ham hourly with mixture, as well as with fat from the bottom of the pan, roasting until the very center of the ham reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees, 2 1/2 to 3 hours total cooking time. (Begin checking at 2 hours, inserting a meat thermometer into the absolute center of the roast.) Put the toasted pecans and candied ginger into a food processor and pulse lightly until crumbled and well combined. When ham is done, remove it from roasting pan, shower with pecan-ginger mixture and cover it loosely with foil. Allow the meat to rest for 20 to 30 minutes. (Its internal temperature will rise to 150 or more as it rests.) Tip roasting pan to the side so you can spoon off all the fat from the pan juices, then place pan on stove over medium-high heat. Scrape the bottom of pan to free any browned bits, skim any film off surface and season liquid as needed with salt and pepper. Pour into a gravy boat. Carve ham into thick slices, drizzle with pan sauce and serve, passing remaining sauce on the side.
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lkshi man
[email protected]Wow! This recipe is a game-changer. The ham was cooked to perfection and the glaze was out of this world. I will definitely be making this again and again.
riduan begom
[email protected]This is the best ham recipe I've ever tried. The ham was so moist and tender, and the glaze was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Kalma Aalm
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing! The ham was cooked perfectly and the glaze was delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Awesome Planet
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of ham, but this recipe changed my mind! The ham was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
mishael ike chukwuma
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The ham was cooked to perfection, and the glaze was delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Ogunwole Baderinwa Raphael
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it! The ham was cooked perfectly, and the glaze was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Abdullah Umu
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The ham was moist and delicious, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Ryan Young
[email protected]I love this recipe! The ham is always cooked perfectly, and the glaze is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy ham recipe.
Ibarhim Khan
[email protected]This is the best ham recipe I have ever tried! The maple balsamic glaze is amazing, and the ham is so tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Suleman King
[email protected]I made this recipe for Easter dinner, and it was a huge success! The ham was cooked perfectly, and the glaze was delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Md mizanur
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The ham was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.