FRESH HAM WITH MAPLE-BALSAMIC GLAZE
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450 degrees. Using a sharp knife, score entire surface of ham in a diamond pattern, cutting down just through the skin to the flesh underneath. (If you are cutting to the right depth, the skin will spread apart a bit as you cut.) Rub outside of ham all over with salt and pepper, pressing it into crosshatch spaces between the skin. Put roast on a rack in a large roasting pan and place in oven. After 20 minutes, reduce oven to 300 degrees. In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, balsamic vinegar and cinnamon. Baste ham hourly with mixture, as well as with fat from the bottom of the pan, roasting until the very center of the ham reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees, 2 1/2 to 3 hours total cooking time. (Begin checking at 2 hours, inserting a meat thermometer into the absolute center of the roast.) Put the toasted pecans and candied ginger into a food processor and pulse lightly until crumbled and well combined. When ham is done, remove it from roasting pan, shower with pecan-ginger mixture and cover it loosely with foil. Allow the meat to rest for 20 to 30 minutes. (Its internal temperature will rise to 150 or more as it rests.) Tip roasting pan to the side so you can spoon off all the fat from the pan juices, then place pan on stove over medium-high heat. Scrape the bottom of pan to free any browned bits, skim any film off surface and season liquid as needed with salt and pepper. Pour into a gravy boat. Carve ham into thick slices, drizzle with pan sauce and serve, passing remaining sauce on the side.
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Tanisha Rubab
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a hit. The ham was gone in no time. I will definitely be making this again.
Greg Collins
[email protected]This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The ham was amazing, and the glaze was perfect. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Vijay Pallapu
[email protected]This was my first time making ham, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the ham was cooked perfectly. Everyone loved it!
soren shehadeh
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and the ham turned out perfectly. The glaze was a bit too sweet for my taste, but that's easily adjustable. Overall, this is a great recipe.
Savana Ferguson
[email protected]I made this recipe for Easter dinner, and it was a huge success. The ham was delicious, and the glaze was perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.
imran shaik
[email protected]This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The ham was amazing, and the glaze was perfect. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Blanca Navarro
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The ham is always juicy and flavorful, and the glaze is to die for.
jason roberts
[email protected]This was my first time making ham, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the ham was cooked perfectly. Everyone loved it!
Razeen Ahmad
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a hit. The ham was gone in no time. I will definitely be making this again.
gaming whit raj
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and the ham turned out perfectly. The glaze was a bit too sweet for my taste, but that's easily adjustable. Overall, this is a great recipe.
Sartaaj Khan
[email protected]This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The ham was amazing, and the glaze was perfect. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Damilola
[email protected]I've never been a fan of ham, but this recipe changed my mind. The ham was so juicy and flavorful, and the glaze was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Md Muktar Mia
[email protected]I made this recipe for Easter dinner, and it was a huge success. The ham was delicious, and the glaze was perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.
hnin yu
[email protected]This was my first time making ham, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the ham was cooked perfectly. Everyone loved it!
Lucky Khan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of ham, but this recipe changed my mind. The glaze was amazing, and the ham was so tender and flavorful.
Saimankhan Kba
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The ham is always juicy and flavorful, and the glaze is to die for.
Nishan Shrestha
[email protected]This ham was a hit! The glaze was perfectly sweet and tangy, and the ham was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.