Honey Glazed Festive Ham | Honey and Mustard Glazed Christmas Ham 🎄⛄😋

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup is lower in calories while maple syrup offers a similar sweetness.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar retains some nutrients and has a lower glycemic index.

pineapple juice

🥗Healthier: fresh orange juice

💰Cheaper: canned orange juice

Fresh orange juice provides a vibrant flavor, while canned is often more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free and has a similar taste, while liquid aminos is often less expensive.

Unpack the gamon ham and place it into a pot.

Fill the pot with water and bring it to a boil.

Once boiling, reduce to a fast simmer and add 1 teaspoon juniper berries, 3-4 bay leaves, 1 sprig rosemary, and 1 stick of cassia (cinnamon).

Add 3-4 cloves to the pot and cover it, simmering for about 1.5 hours.

Check the internal temperature of the ham; it should be above 70°C.

Remove the ham from the pot and take off the netting.

Using a large chef knife, carefully lift off the skin to preserve the fat cap underneath.

Make a single cut from corner to corner through the fat down to the lean, then make another cut in the opposite direction to form a crown.

Slice the ham into 1.5-2 cm slices away from the center to create a hedgehog appearance.

Stick cloves into the center of each crown cap, berry side up.

Prepare the glaze by mixing 2 tablespoons of honey with 2 large blobs of English mustard.

Generously dab the honey and mustard glaze over the surface of the ham, including the cloves and fat cap.

Transfer the ham to a roasting tin with a rack and add a little water to the bottom.

Roast in the oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 25 minutes, checking if it needs longer after that time.

Cooking Techniques

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