Sunday, December 20, 2009

Anyone have any good easter ham recipes for a moist and flavorful ham?

Baste the ham with Cola. It gives it such a sweet, delicious flavor. After you baste it for the last time%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;You can add a crust of honey mustand and light brown sugar to the ham for the last 15-20 min of cooking.Anyone have any good easter ham recipes for a moist and flavorful ham?
INGREDIENTS


1 (5 pound) boneless ham


1/3 cup bourbon whiskey


1/2 cup packed brown sugar


1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice


1/2 cup honey


3 cloves garlic, minced


1 1/2 cups water


1 (8 ounce) can pineapple rings





DIRECTIONS


Score the surface of the ham, making diamond shapes about 1/2-inch deep. Place the ham in a large, resealable bag. Add the bourbon, brown sugar, crushed pineapple, honey, and garlic to the bag; refrigerate at least 8 hours, turning the bag over several times while marinating.


Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).


Transfer the ham and marinade to a large baking dish; pour the water into the dish. Attach the pineapple rings around the surface of the ham with toothpicks.


Bake in preheated oven until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (95 degrees C), basting occasionally with the sauce in the pan, 90 to 105 minutes.Anyone have any good easter ham recipes for a moist and flavorful ham?
Glazed Easter Ham


Prep: 15 minutes


Roast: 2-1/4 hours





Ingredients


* 1 8- to 10-lb. fully-cooked boneless ham


* 1 recipe Holiday Glaze


* 1 recipe Mint and Lemon Sprinkle (optional)





Directions


Place ham on rack in roasting pan. Insert an oven-going meat thermometer into center. Bake in 325 degrees F oven 2-1/4 to 2-3/4 hours or until thermometer registers 140 degrees F. Brush ham with desired Holiday Glaze during last 20 to 30 minutes. Serve with Mint and Lemon Sprinkle. Makes 10 to 12 (3-ounce servings) plus leftovers.





Mint and Lemon Sprinkle: Combine 1/2 cup snipped fresh mint, 1 tablespoon shredded lemon peel, and 2 cloves garlic, minced.





Lemon-Mustard Glaze: In a bowl stir together 1/2 cup lemon curd, 1/4 cup Dijon-style mustard, and 4 cloves garlic, minced. Makes 3/4 cup glaze.





Stout Glaze: In a saucepan combine 1/2 cup Irish stout or apple cider and 1/4 cup each honey and butter. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Makes 3/4 cup glaze.





Apricot-Cherry Glaze: In a bowl stir together 1/2 cup each apricot preserves and cherry preserves, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Makes 1 cup glaze.





Peach-Pineapple Glaze: In a saucepan combine one undrained 8-ounce can crushed pineapple, 1/2 cup peach preserves, 2 tablespoons cider vinegar, and 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger. Cook and stir over medium heat until heated through. Makes 1-1/4 cups glaze.





Test Kitchen Tip: If your ham weighs more than 8 pounds, cover it loosely with foil during the first 1 hour of roasting. This will prevent it from drying out.
Double-Apricot Glazed Ham





1 cup dried apricots


1 cup Chicken Broth


1/2 cup packed brown sugar


1 (6 pound) fully-cooked whole boneless ham*


2 tablespoons butter or margarine


1/2 cup finely chopped shallot


2 (12 ounce) jars apricot preserves


1/4 cup Dijon-style mustard


2 teaspoons grated orange peel





Place apricots and broth in microwave-safe measuring cup. Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes. Let cool. Remove apricots and cut into strips. Reserve broth. Mix apricots, sugar and 1/4 cup reserved broth.


Place ham in roasting pan. Bake at 325 degrees F for 2 hours or until thermometer registers 140 degrees F. Top with apricot mixture during last 30 minutes of baking, basting frequently with pan drippings.


Heat butter in medium skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and cook until tender. Add preserves, mustard, orange rind and remaining reserved broth. Heat to a boil. Cook over low heat 10 minutes or until slightly thickened.


Slice ham and serve with apricot sauce.





OR you could try my favorite....





Ham with Honey and Brown Sugar Glaze





1 (5 pound) fully cooked sliced ham


1/4 cup whole cloves


1 cup pineapple juice


1 cup brown sugar


1/2 cup honey


2 oranges, juiced





Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).


Place the ham in a roasting pan and dot with cloves. In a saucepan combine the pineapple juice, brown sugar, honey and orange juice. Stir and simmer over medium-low heat until thickened, about 10 minutes. Pour the glaze over the ham.


Bake the ham uncovered for 1 hour in the preheated oven
Easter Ham





7 lb Ham (to 9 lb)


Whole cloves


1 lb Dark-brown sugar


1 cn Coca-Cola; 12-oz.


1 cn Pineapple rings (14-oz.);


-drained and juice reserved


1 c Sweet Concord grape wine


10 Maraschino cherries; (10 to


-12)


Fresh bay leaves for garnish





Instructions:


Heat oven to 325 degrees. Using a sharp knife, score surface of ham


crosswise and lengthwise, forming a crosshatch pattern about 1/4-inch deep


and 1-inch apart. Place 1 clove in the center of each square. Place ham,


fat side up, in a double-layer disposable aluminum roasting pan. Pat the


brown sugar onto the surface of the ham. Expect some sugar to fall into the


roasting pan. Transfer to oven, and bake until brown sugar just begins to


melt, about 30 minutes. Pour Coca-Cola over ham, mixing with melted sugar


in bottom of roasting pan. Baste ham with sugar mixture. Return to oven,


and bake for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, combine 1 cup reserved pineapple juice


and wine in a small bowl. Baste ham with pineapple mixture. Bake ham for a


total of 16 minutes per pound, basting every 20 minutes. During the last 20


minutes of baking time, decorate ham with pineapple rings. Use 2 to 3


toothpicks to hold each ring in place. Center a cherry in the center of


each ring, and adhere with a toothpick. Transfer ham to a platter, removing


all toothpicks. Garnish ham with fresh bay leaves.
However you cook it, put a pan of ice cubes in the oven with it. The ice will melt and evaporate, filling the oven with steam. This will reduce the moisture lost from the ham, making it juicier when it comes out.


Any thick glaze will also reduce how much moisture is lost.

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