How To Cook Like A Bajan: Season 8 Episode 4 - A Christmas Feast

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🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup is lower in calories and has a similar sweetness.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

pineapple juice

🥗Healthier: fresh pineapple

💰Cheaper: canned pineapple

Canned pineapple is often more affordable and still flavorful.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are more cost-effective and have a longer shelf life.

Score the ham on the fatty side in a diamond pattern using a sharp knife.

Insert toothpicks with pineapple and cherries into the scored meat.

Mix sugar and mustard together and lightly coat the ham with the mixture.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Place the ham in the oven for approximately 1.5 hours.

Prepare the glaze by mixing soral syrup, pineapple syrup, ginger beer syrup, and black pepper in a pot.

Stir the glaze with a wooden spoon until it reaches a medium consistency.

Remove the ham from the oven and drizzle some of the glaze over it.

Let the ham rest for a few minutes before serving.

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