A delicious recipe for a Christmas ham. Simple but scrumptious.
Ingredients
- 3 kg boned and rolled ham
- 2 tblsp honey
- 2 tblsp wholegrain mustard
- 4 tblsp brown sugar
- 20 cloves
Method
- If the ham is salty, soak it in water overnight and then discard the water.
- The ham should be covered in cold water and brought slowly to the boil, then let it simmer for 40 minutes per kilo (2 hours for a 3kg ham).
- Add an extra 15 minute to the end of the cooking time.
- Pre-heat oven to 220°C (425°F/Gas 7). Combine the honey and mustard in a mixing bowl. Remove the cooked ham from the pot and place on to a baking tray.
- Next remove the outer layer of fat off the meat, but leave the fine layer that remains underneath.
- Sear this with a knife in criss crosses or diagonals, and pierce the entire ham with the cloves.
- Pour the honey and mustard over, and then finish by sprinkling over the brown sugar.
- Place in the hot oven and bake for 20 minutes or until the glaze has caramelized. This can be served hot or cold.
