HAM GEORGIA WITH PEACH GARNISH

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Provided by Food Network

Time 2h33m

Yield 16 to 18 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 fully cooked ham (16 to 17 pounds)
1/2 cup peach preserves
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons dried mustard
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 cup water, for deglazing drippings from baked ham
3 cups demi-glace, store bought
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 pounds large ripe peaches (about 10), each pitted (but not peeled) and cut into 8 wedges
1/3 cup sugar
4 ounces dried peaches, cut into 1/2-inch slices
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
4 cups combined demi-glace and deglazed drippings
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon potato starch dissolved in 1 tablespoon water (for thickening, if needed)
1 cup julienned basil leaves

Steps:

  • Put the ham in a large stockpot, and fill the pot with enough cold water to cover the ham. Bring the water to 170 to 180 degrees F (below the boil; if boiled, the ham will crack open at the joint). Cook at that temperature for 3 hours, then let cool in the cooking water.
  • When ready to proceed with the recipe, remove the ham from the water. With a knife, remove the skin from the ham, and trim the surface of the meat where it is brown and skin-like around the shank bone. To make carving easier later, remove the pelvis or hipbone by running a knife around it. When the skin has been removed, trim off all but a thin layer of white fat from the surface of the ham.
  • Run the point of your knife in a crisscross pattern through the remaining fat on the top of the ham, cutting slightly into the surface of the meat. This scoring will help the glaze adhere to the meat while it cooks. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl, mix the preserves, pepper, mustard, balsamic vinegar, and allspice together.
  • Spread the glaze coating on the top surface of the ham, place it in a roasting pan, and bake in the 350 degree F oven for 30 minutes. Reduce the heat to 325 degrees F, and continue cooking the ham for 1 hour. Sprinkle the powdered sugar on top, and cook for another 30 minutes, until nicely glazed. Transfer the ham to a platter, and set it aside in a warm place while you make the peach sauce. Discard the accumulated fat in the roasting pan, and add the 1 cup of water to the drippings in the pan, stirring to loosen and mix in the solidified juices. Add the demi-glace, and bring to a boil. Reserve for use in peach sauce.
  • For the peach sauce: Heat the butter in two large skillets, 2 tablespoons of butter per skillet. When it is hot, add half of the peach wedges to each skillet, and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle with the sugar, dividing it between the skillets, and continue cooking for 3 to 4 minutes longer. Add the dried peach julienne and the vinegar, half to each skillet, and stir to mix. Combine the contents of both skillets in one saucepan. Strain the reserved demi-glace mixture over the peaches, and stir in the salt. If the sauce is thinner than you would like, add the dissolved potato starch, and bring to a boil. Boil 1 or 2 minutes. At serving time, stir in the basil.
  • To make carving easier, make a vertical cut down into the ham approximately 1-inch above the shank bone. The object is to make a guard that your knife will not go beyond when you slice the ham; this will give a clean bottom edge to the slices and also protect your hand from the knife in case it happens to slide while you are slicing the meat. Slice the ham on the bias, stopping at the cut edge, and arrange the meat on a warm platter. Serve 3 or 4 slices of ham per person with few slices of the peaches and the sauce spooned around and over the meat.

Kaushal Ali
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I would have liked the recipe to include more tips for how to make the ham more flavorful.


Mdalomgir Alomgir
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This recipe is a great way to dress up a ham for a special occasion. The peach garnish adds a touch of elegance and the ham is always a crowd-pleaser.


Alexander Palmatier
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The ham was a bit salty, but the peach garnish helped to balance it out.


Khalid m.khalid
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ham. The peach garnish adds a delicious sweetness to the ham and makes it a perfect dish for a summer picnic.


Junior Reynoso
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I would have liked the recipe to include more information about how to cook the ham.


jessica post
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This recipe is perfect for a summer party. The ham is light and refreshing, and the peach garnish is a delicious way to add a touch of sweetness.


Anila Memon
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I thought the ham was a bit bland, but the peach garnish helped to add some flavor.


Ronald Cummings
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ham. The peach garnish adds a refreshing twist to the classic ham sandwich.


Fazle Rabbi
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The ham was a bit dry, but the peach garnish helped to balance it out.


Xakkamug Mugmug
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The ham was delicious and the peach garnish was the perfect finishing touch.


Lebogang Phillip
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I would have liked the recipe to include more step-by-step instructions.


Furhan han
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This recipe is a great way to dress up a ham for a special occasion. The peach garnish adds a touch of elegance and the ham is always a crowd-pleaser.


Michael R Collins
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The ham was a bit overcooked, but the peach garnish was delicious.


mugoya andrew
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This recipe was easy to follow and the ham turned out beautifully. The peach garnish was a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Queen Nasy
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I thought the ham was a bit salty, but my husband loved it.


Md Monwar
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. The ham was juicy and flavorful, and the peach garnish added a nice touch of sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Roger Benicia
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The ham was a bit dry, but the peach garnish was delicious.


Billal Hosan
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This recipe is a keeper! The ham was so moist and tender, and the peach garnish really made it special. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.


dajavion Campbell
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I followed the recipe exactly and the ham turned out perfectly. My guests loved it!


Robert Trebor
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This ham with peach garnish recipe was a hit with my family! The ham was juicy and flavorful, and the peach garnish added a delicious sweetness and freshness. I will definitely be making this again.