Glazed Ham With Mustard Sauce |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 3 Minutes |
Ready In: 8 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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While a glaze makes for an appealing presentation, it only flavors the outside of the ham. This recipe includes a lovely mustard sauce that is passed at the table to suit anyone's taste. Ingredients:
20 lbs ham (bone-in or boneless) |
2 -3 cups apple cider (or chicken broth or water) |
1/2 cup dijon mustard |
1 cup pineapple, finely chopped |
1 cup brown sugar, packed |
chicken broth |
1 tablespoon molasses |
1 tablespoon brown sugar |
1/4 cup dijon mustard |
salt |
2 teaspoons cornstarch |
2 tablespoons water |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 325°F Trim fat to about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thickness. Place ham, fat side up, in a roasting pan and roast for 2 1/2 to 3 hours (10 minutes per pound) until internal temperature reaches 130°F Remove from oven.
2. Turn oven up to 425°F Pour apple cider (or broth or water) into pan to a depth of 1/2 inch. Score ham and brush top with mustard. Combine pineapple and sugar and spread over ham, pressing in with the back of a spoon. Return ham to oven and cook about 15 to 20 minutes until browned. Remove ham from oven and place on a cutting board to cool about 20 to 30 minutes.
3. Scrape bottom of roasting pan to remove any bits that were stuck during cooking. Pour into a quart measuring cup. Pour off any accumulated fat. Add chicken broth to make 2 cups. Strain cooking liquid into a saucepan and add molasses, brown sugar and mustard; Bring to a boil and season with salt and pepper. Combine cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water; add to saucepan. Boil, while stirring, until thickened. Pour into a gravy boat and pass with the ham.
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