CITY HAM
Provided by Alton Brown
Categories main-dish
Time 6h15m
Yield 10 to 15 portions, depending o
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 250 degrees F.
- Remove ham from bag, rinse and drain thoroughly. Place ham, cut side down, in a roasting pan. Using a small paring knife or clean utility knife set to the smallest blade setting, score the ham from bottom to top, spiraling clockwise as you cut. (If you're using a paring knife, be careful to only cut through the skin and first few layers of fat). Rotate the ham after each cut so that the scores are no more than 2-inches across. Once you've made it all the way around, move the knife to the other hand and repeat, spiraling counter clockwise. The aim is to create a diamond pattern all over the ham. (Don't worry too much about precision here.)
- Tent the ham with heavy duty foil, insert a thermometer, and cook for 3 to 4 hours or until the internal temperature at the deepest part of the meat registers 130 degrees F.
- Remove and use tongs to pull away the diamonds of skin and any sheets of fat that come off with them.
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Dab dry with paper towels, then brush on a liberal coat of mustard, using either a basting brush or a clean paint brush (clean as in never-touched paint). Sprinkle on brown sugar, packing loosely as you go until the ham is coated. Spritz this layer lightly with bourbon, then loosely pack on as much of the crushed cookies as you can.
- Insert the thermometer (don't use the old hole) and return to the oven (uncovered). Cook until interior temperature reaches 140 degrees F, approximately 1 hour.
- Let the roast rest for 1/2 hour before carving.
- *Cook's note: A city ham is basically any brined ham that's packed in a plastic bag, held in a refrigerated case and marked "ready to cook", "partially cooked" or "ready to serve". Better city hams are also labeled "ham in natural juices".
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Asmat AK official
[email protected]I'm sure this ham is delicious, but it's a little too expensive for me.
aitebiremen joseph
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks so delicious.
Shawon BD
[email protected]This is the best ham recipe I've ever tried. It's a must-make for any special occasion.
Julitha Kasukulu
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of ham, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and juicy.
Olivia Cockburn
[email protected]This ham is a little time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious.
Angela Buford
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect way to cook a ham.
Tonics Deejay
[email protected]This ham is perfect for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.
Marinus Alin Calancia
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients. I always have them on hand.
sam patterson
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making this ham again.
MD ASJOUR
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my ham turned out really tough. It was almost impossible to chew.
Md Rubel khan
[email protected]I think this recipe needs more seasoning. The ham was a little bland.
Summer Brookes
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my ham didn't turn out as well as I hoped. It was a little dry.
Amy Milligan
[email protected]This is the best ham I've ever had. It's so tender and juicy, and the glaze is perfect.
Denise Whipple
[email protected]I wasn't sure how this ham would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was so moist and flavorful.
Techo Irving
[email protected]This ham is a little pricey, but it's worth every penny. It's so delicious and juicy.
Rogelio
[email protected]I've made this ham several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. Everyone loves it!
Florence Natukunda
[email protected]The glaze on this ham is amazing! It's sweet and tangy, and it really complements the flavor of the ham.
Cindi Rogers
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this ham without any problems.
Gulsan Lovely
[email protected]This ham was a hit at our holiday dinner! It was moist, flavorful, and the perfect centerpiece for our table.