How To Make Ham Boiled In Cider Roasted With Cloves And Honey

apple cider

🥗Healthier: unsweetened apple juice

💰Cheaper: water + apple extract

Unsweetened apple juice provides similar flavor with less sugar.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is lower in calories while corn syrup is more economical.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is often cheaper.

whole cloves

🥗Healthier: ground cloves

💰Cheaper: clove oil

Ground cloves are easier to use, while clove oil can be less expensive.

Skin the ham by running a sharp knife around the edge and peeling off the skin.

Transfer the ham to a large pot and pour in the black peppercorns, bay leaves, and cider.

Add enough water to cover the ham.

Place on high heat and allow to boil.

Once boiling, use a ladle to remove the scum from the surface and discard it.

Turn down to a simmer and cook for approximately 45 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 175°C (gas mark 3).

Remove the ham from the heat and place it on a baking tray to cool.

Stud the top half of the ham with cloves.

Drizzle 6 tablespoons of honey over the ham, ensuring it is well covered.

Transfer the baking tray to the center of the preheated oven and bake for approximately 1 hour.

After baking, let the ham rest for 15 minutes before slicing.

Remove the ham from the baking tray and place it on a chopping board.

Using a fork to hold it in place, slice the ham into thick, chunky slices.

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