Christmas Ham
2016-01-06- Cuisine: Christmas
- Course: Main Course
- Skill Level: Intermediate
Recipe Info
- Servings : 6
- Cook Time : 2:30 h
- Ready In : 2:30 h
Your guests with love this simply delicious ham recipe.
Ingredients
- 2kg smoked ham, with skin on
- 1 litre water
- 1 litre dry cider
- 3 tbsps syrup
- 3 tbsps Dijon mustard
- 1⁄2 cup dry cider
- 1 handful cloves
Method
Step 1
Tie string around the ham to keep the meat in a compact shape as it cooks. Place in a large pan and cover with the water and cider. Cover with a lid and simmer for 21⁄2 hours, until the meat is tender. Leave it to cool in the cooking liquid.
Step 2
Carefully cut the skin off the ham, making sure to leave the fat on. Criss-cross the fat with a sharp knife. Preheat the oven to 220°C.
Step 3
For the glaze, warm the syrup, mustard and cider in a pan and boil until it thickens to a treacle-like consistency. Spoon the glaze over the ham fat, and place in a roasting tin. Dot the cloves over the surface and bake for 20 minutes, or until the glaze has caramelised. Cut slices from the ham and serve.