In the Caribbean, ham is a traditional
Christmas food. We searched for a great ham recipe that I am sure you will all
enjoy.
Ingredients
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1
(10-pound) fully-cooked smoked bone-in ham
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11/4 cups
packed dark brown sugar
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1/3 cup
pineapple juice
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1 cup
honey
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1/3 large
orange, juiced and zest
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2
tbsp. Dijon mustard
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1/4tsp
ground cloves
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1
Small jar of maraschino cherries (optional)
Stud ham with whole cloves |
Method:
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Preheat
oven to 350F
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Stud
ham with whole cloves then place on a roasting pan.
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In
a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, pineapple juice, honey, orange juice,
orange zest, Dijon mustard, and ground cloves. Over medium heat bring to a boil
while stirring occasionally for 10 minutes
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Bake
ham in preheated oven uncovered for two hours.
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Remove
ham from oven, and brush with glaze. Place the pineapples onto the top of the
ham, and secure with toothpicks. Place cherries into the centers of the rings
of pineapples, and secure with toothpicks also.
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Bake
for an additional 30 to 45 minutes, brushing ham with glaze every 10 minutes.
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Let
the ham rest 15 to 20 minutes before slicing.
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