GLAZED HAM

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In this recipe, a fully-cooked ham is glazed with sugar and spice -- and some bourbon -- to coat and permeate the meat.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 whole smoked ham (14 to 18 pounds), bone in and rind on
1 cup apple cider
1/4 cup yellow mustard seeds
2 tablespoons whole cardamom pods
1 tablespoon whole fennel seeds
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground ginger
3/4 cup prepared mustard
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons light-brown sugar
3/4 cup dark-brown sugar
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 tablespoons unsulfured molasses
2 to 3 tablespoons whole cloves
4 fresh bay leaves (optional)

Steps:

  • Rinse ham with cool water, and dry with paper towels. Let stand for 2 hours at room temperature. Place rack on lowest level in oven; heat oven to 250 degrees. Line a roasting pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Place a roasting rack in the pan. Transfer ham, with the thicker rind on top, to rack. Pour 1/2 cup apple cider over ham. Cook for 2 hours or until an instant-read thermometer registers 140 degrees.
  • Meanwhile, combine mustard seeds, cardamom, and fennel in a small heavy skillet; place over medium-low heat, and toast seeds, shaking pan, for 3 to 4 minutes, until aromatic. Transfer to a spice mill or mortar and pestle, and grind just until cardamom is broken up. Transfer spice mixture to a medium bowl. Add cinnamon, ginger, mustard, 2 tablespoons light-brown sugar, 2 tablespoons dark-brown sugar, corn syrup, molasses, and remaining 1/2 cup apple cider. Combine well; set aside.
  • Remove ham from oven, and let it cool for about 30 minutes. Using kitchen shears or a sharp knife, trim away the hard rind from the ham. Use a sharp knife to trim fat to a layer of about 1/4 inch all over the ham; it does not need to be perfectly even. The bottom side of the ham will have less fat and more skin. Place ham -- bottom side down -- in pan. Score the remaining fat on top of the ham into a pattern of 1- to 2-inch diamonds, cutting about 1/4 to 1/2 inch through the fat and into the meat.
  • Insert a whole clove into the intersection of each diamond. Using a pastry brush or your fingers, rub the spice glaze all over the ham and deep into the cut diamonds. In a medium bowl combine remaining cup light-brown sugar and 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons dark-brown sugar. Using your fingers, gently pack sugar mixture all over scored fat. If using bay leaves, secure them with toothpick halves around the shank bone. Cover the toothpicks by inserting cloves on top of them. Return ham to oven and cook for 20 minutes. Sugar will begin to crystallize but there will be some hard spots of sugar; gently baste these areas with remaining glaze. Cook 40 minutes more, basting with remaining glaze after 20 minutes; do not baste with any pan juices. The ham should be dark brown and crusty; cook 15 minutes more if necessary. Remove and let cool slightly. Transfer to a serving platter, and let stand 30 minutes before carving.

Ashiq Hussain
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This glazed ham recipe is the best I've ever had. The glaze is so rich and flavourful, and the ham is cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be using this recipe again.


Jeanette Panka
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This glazed ham recipe is a lifesaver. I'm always short on time, but with this recipe I can have a delicious, home-cooked meal on the table in no time. The glaze is simple to make and the ham is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend it.


Venique Maina
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I'm not a huge fan of ham, but this glazed ham recipe has changed my mind. The glaze is so tasty and the ham is cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.


Zihad Vai
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This glazed ham recipe is a classic for a reason. It's simple to follow and the results are always delicious. I love the way the glaze caramelizes the ham and gives it a beautiful golden brown color. It's always a hit with my guests.


Ajaxfrank Deejay
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I've tried this glazed ham recipe a few times now and it always comes out great. The glaze is easy to make and the ham is always cooked perfectly. My guests always love it when I serve it at parties or gatherings.


Rahime Behrami
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This glazed ham recipe turned out amazing! The glaze was perfectly balanced, not too sweet and not too savory. The ham was cooked to perfection, and the glaze created a crispy, caramelized crust that was out of this world. My family and friends raved


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