How To Make Christmas Ham Easy Recipe (WITH COLA!?) - The SECRET To Making Christmas Ham For Dinner

Cut open the plastic bag and net around the ham using kitchen shears.

Place the ham in a large pot.

Pour an entire large bottle of Coca-Cola into the pot, ensuring the ham is mostly submerged.

Add cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise to the pot.

Roll 1-2 oranges under your palm, cut them in half, and squeeze the juice into the pot, catching any seeds with one hand.

Ensure at least three-quarters of the ham is covered in the Coca-Cola bath; add more Coca-Cola or water if necessary.

Place the pot on the stove over medium heat and bring the Coca-Cola bath to a simmer, ensuring it does not boil.

Skim any foam that collects on the surface with a ladle for a cleaner taste.

Cover the pot with a lid, leaving a small hole for steam to escape, and simmer for 2 to 2.5 hours.

After 2 to 2.5 hours, turn off the heat and remove the pot from the stove.

Allow the ham to cool down and discard the Coca-Cola mixture.

In a small pot, melt 2-3 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat until browned, being careful not to burn it.

Add 3 tablespoons of brown sugar, 1-2 tablespoons of orange marmalade, and the juice of 1-2 oranges to the browned butter and stir until fully incorporated.

Once the ham is cool enough to handle, remove the excess rind and fat with a sharp knife.

Make crisscross cuts on the surface of the ham with a sharp knife, creating a pattern.

Insert cloves into each intersection of the crisscross cuts for decoration and flavor.

Place the ham in a baking tray and use a pastry brush to glaze it with the butter sauce.

Preheat the oven to 210 degrees Celsius (410 degrees Fahrenheit).

Bake the ham in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes until it develops a deep ruby red color.

Remove the ham from the oven and glaze it again before returning it to the oven for another 10-15 minutes.

Once done, take the ham out of the oven and let it rest before slicing.

Use a carving fork and knife to slice the ham and serve it with the remaining brown butter sauce.

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