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The Ultimate Glazed Ham
Nothing says ‘special occasion’ like a glazed ham. For the sake of your taste buds and your conscience, source free-range ham cured by traditional methods. Glazing a ham is easier than you might think — the trick is to warm it gently in the oven first to loosen the skin so it’s easier to peel off.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
60 mins
Serves
30
Gluten Free
Nut Free
Dairy Free
BBQ
Picnic
Kiwi
Lunch
Special Occasions
Kids
Ingredients
GLAZED HAM
1 whole bone-in ham
70 whole cloves
BROWN SUGAR GLAZE
1/2 cup soft brown sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup, or golden syrup
1/4 cup rum, pineapple juice or apple juice
Method
STEP 1
Preheat oven to 150°C.
Place ham on a large oven tray and warm in oven for 10-15 minutes until the skin starts to loosen (this helps it peel off easily).
STEP 2
While the ham is warming, make Brown Sugar Glaze by mixing together all ingredients.
STEP 3
Remove ham from oven and increase temperature to 180°C.
Cut through skin around shank then peel off ham skin by gently pushing your fingers between skin and fat. Discard skin.
STEP 4
Use a sharp knife to lightly score the fat in diagonal crosshatches (avoid cutting right through the fat as this will split during cooking).
Insert a clove at each of the points where the crosshatches intersect.
Brush ham all over with Brown Sugar Glaze and bake until golden (about 1 hour), basting with remaining glaze as needed.
STEP 5
Serve hot or at room temperature.
STORAGE
Store unused ham in the fridge wrapped in a damp muslin bag or a clean teatowel soaked in water or lemonade.
