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Deep Fried Ham
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 10
This was a first time recipe try out. My friends and I were having a X-mas party and when it came time to eat everyone raved about how moist and flavorful it was! So I would say give it a try. Enjoy!!!! LONNY
Ingredients:
7 -10 lbs ham (bone in skin on)
marinade (optional,anything injectable)
peanut oil (for your deep fryer,aprox.5 gallons, less for a larger ham)
Directions:
1. Thaw ham completely and pat dry.
2. (When deep frying moisture on the surface will cause a lot of oil popping and splattering, be careful) Marinade (if using) Inject whatever marinade you want to use into several place throughout the ham (I recommend 10-15 spots).
3. Place the ham in the steamer basket that comes with most turkey deep fryers and CAREFULLY and SLOWLY lower the ham into the hot oil (350-375 degrees).
4. There is a lot of water in the ham!
5. Since I couldn't put it in otherwise you must cook the ham about 3 1/2 to 4 minutes per pound depending on the size of the ham and how much it cools down the oil.
6. Obviously a smaller ham will take less time if the oil is hotter and a bigger ham will take longer even with the oil hot.
7. If when you start the oil cools down don't worry just watch the temp and adjust your cooking time.
8. Also for a bigger ham you would want to use less oil in the deep fryer so it doesn't overflow when the ham is lowered in.
By RecipeOfHealth.com