GINGER CHILE GLAZED HAM WITH FLAMBE FINISH
Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian
Categories main-dish
Time 3h5m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Temper the ham by bringing it out of the fridge 90 minutes before cooking. (This will allow it to heat more evenly and not dry out.)
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
- Place the ham in a shallow roasting pan fitted with a rack. Using a paring knife, score the fatty side of the ham by gently slicing lines 1/2-inch apart, crisscrossing on an angle to create a diamond pattern. This will allow the glaze to soak into the ham. Add the chicken stock to the bottom of the pan, then cover the pan in foil. Cook for 40 minutes, basting every 10 to 15 minutes.
- To make the glaze, warm the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the ginger and chile flakes and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the brown sugar, honey, lime juice and Dijon mustard. Bring to a simmer, then cook until slightly reduced, about 2 minutes. Set aside the glaze in a bowl, leaving about 1/4 cup behind in the pan for finishing.
- Remove the ham from the oven and raise the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Remove the foil from the ham and discard the drippings from the pan. Brush the ham liberally with half of the glaze. Return to the oven and cook, uncovered, for 15 minutes, then brush again. Bake again until dark and caramelized, another 15 minutes. Remove the ham to a rimmed platter.
- Heat the remaining 1/4 cup glaze to a simmer over medium-low heat. If using the bourbon, remove the glaze from heat and add the bourbon. Using a lighter, flambe the alcohol in the pan and very carefully pour over the ham. (The alcohol can be omitted and you can just put the warm glaze over the ham.)
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Emmanuel Obiorah
obiorah.emmanuel66@gmail.comI'm disappointed with this recipe.
Andre Johnson
andre-johnson@gmail.comThis ham is not worth the effort.
Adal Chaudhary
a92@hotmail.co.ukI would not make this ham again.
random anaconda
random-a34@gmail.comThe ham was a bit salty for my taste.
KISAN OP
o_kisan70@yahoo.comThis ham is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it.
Gaurav Chhetri
gaurav95@gmail.comI'm so glad I found this recipe.
Aimee
aimee@hotmail.comThis ham is perfect for a special occasion.
Neutral World
wneutral@gmail.comI would definitely make this ham again.
Shakil Khalil
k8@yahoo.comThe ham was cooked perfectly, and the glaze was amazing.
Priyan Karunaratne
k_priyan@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of ham, but this recipe changed my mind.
Amber Blessding
b_amber35@hotmail.comThis is the best ham I've ever had!
Rorey Fitz
fitzr21@yahoo.comThe ham was a bit dry, but the glaze was delicious.
Anjum Shaukat
anjum.s18@hotmail.frI've never made a ham before, but this recipe made it easy.
Brianna Marrero
brianna_m@hotmail.comThis ham is easy to make and always turns out great.
Tayyab Niazi
n@hotmail.comThe glaze is a bit too sweet for my taste, but the ham itself is delicious.
Tabrez Raza
tabrez-raza@hotmail.comI've made this ham several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Maddie Doherty
maddie-doherty@aol.comThis ham was a hit at my holiday party! The glaze was sweet and spicy, and the ham was cooked to perfection.