STUFFED COMPANY HAM

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This beautiful ham and sweet baked pears make an extra special meal.-Violet Klause, Onoway, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h55m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 pounds bulk pork sausage
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
1 unpeeled apple, diced
3 cups soft bread crumbs
1/2 cup prepared mincemeat
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 fully cooked boneless ham (6 to 7 pounds)
1/2 cup apple jelly or honey
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
CHUTNEY BAKED PEARS:
1 cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
6 ripe pears, peeled, halved and cored
1 cup chutney
1/2 cup apple juice
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the celery, onion and apple; cook over low heat until celery is tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in crumbs, mincemeat, parsley and thyme. Mix well. , On top of ham, cut two full-length wedges, about 1 in. wide and 3/4 in. deep, 3 in. apart. Spoon about 1/2 cup of the stuffing into each wedge. Place remaining stuffing in a greased 1-1/2-qt. covered baking dish; cover and refrigerate. Remove from refrigerator after the ham has baked for 1-3/4 hours. , Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan; cover loosely with foil. Bake at 325° for 2-1/4 hours. In a saucepan, heat jelly and mustard until jelly is melted. Brush some over ham; return ham to oven. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes, brushing occasionally with jelly mixture. Place reserved stuffing in the oven and bake covered. , For pears, mix water and lemon juice. Dip pears in water mixture; drain. Place cut side up in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Mix chutney and apple juice; pour over pears. Drizzle with butter. , Remove ham from oven; cover with foil and let stand 30 minutes before slicing. Bake stuffing along with pears 30 minutes longer. Baste pears occasionally.

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Binamrakhadgi Binamrakhadgi
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I'm not a fan of ham, but I loved this recipe! The stuffing was so flavorful and the ham was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sunny Soassin
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This recipe was easy to follow and the ham turned out great! The stuffing was a bit dry, but overall it was a delicious dish.


Itzel Huerta
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The ham is always juicy and flavorful, and the stuffing is delicious. It's a great recipe for a special occasion.


Marbking69
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This recipe is a winner! The ham was perfectly cooked and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. I highly recommend this recipe.


Shukla Moulik
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This recipe was a disaster. The ham was dry and overcooked, and the stuffing was bland and tasteless. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Dina Majhi
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I'm not a big fan of ham, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The ham was moist and tender, and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. I would definitely make this again.


Mhiz Loveth
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This recipe is a family favorite. We make it every year for Christmas dinner. The ham is always a hit, and the stuffing is so flavorful.


Tahmina Tanu
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I've never made ham before, but this recipe made it so easy. The ham was juicy and flavorful, and the stuffing was delicious. My family loved it!


Shaid Iqbal
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This recipe was easy to follow and the ham turned out great! The stuffing was a bit dry, but overall it was a delicious dish.


shirley yancey
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I'm not a fan of ham, but I loved this recipe! The stuffing was so flavorful and the ham was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Stephine Murray
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This recipe is amazing! The ham was cooked to perfection and the stuffing was moist and flavorful. My guests raved about it!


Classic Da kid
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I followed the recipe exactly and the ham turned out dry and overcooked. The stuffing was also bland.


Cecilia Ayaw
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The ham and stuffing are both delicious, and it's a great dish for a special occasion.


Wyatt Snyman
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The ham is always moist and juicy, and the stuffing is flavorful and moist. My family loves it!


Mesba Ul Kober
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Wow! This recipe was a hit at my dinner party. The ham was cooked to perfection and the stuffing was incredibly tasty. Definitely a recipe I'll be making again!


High Mobile
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The ham was a bit dry, but the stuffing was delicious.


Megan Jones
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Easy to follow recipe that resulted in a delicious and impressive dish. The ham was moist and succulent, while the stuffing was flavorful and savory. Highly recommend!


Jakariya Ahmed Jakir
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This recipe is a keeper! The ham was perfectly cooked and the stuffing was moist and flavorful. My family loved it!


Hani AlAlawi
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Absolutely delicious! The flavors of the stuffing and ham perfectly complemented each other. The ham was moist and juicy while the stuffing was savory and flavorful. Will definitely be making this again!