Yep, How do we cook up that Spiral cut bone in Ham. Do you have killer receipe?
Posted by Kimberly Zanetti (Member # 2546) on :
I normally buy the ones that aren't spiral cut simply because I enjoy a thicker slice of ham than that allows for.
I'm assuming that we're talking about the ones from the supermarket in the meat bin.
The biggest key that I've found is that you need to boil it for a while to get all the salt out of it. It also tenderizes it. I put mine in a big pot, cover it with water and simmer it for about 45 minutes to an hour. Then take it out of the pot, put it in a roasting pan and pop it in a 350º for maybe a half hour/45 minutes to get that nice roasted taste.
In a bowl, mix a box of DARK brown sugar with about 1/2 cup of Gulden's spicy brown mustard. I've tried it with yellow mustard and also dijon and it's not the same. Mix well until it's all combined and then pour it over the top of the ham and cook for another maybe 20 minutes.
I'm sure that everyone is asking WHAT ABOUT CLOVES?!?! It's a matter of personal taste. I happen to HATE cloves so I leave them out. If you want, stud away with cloves when you take it out of the pot and put it in the oven.
There are so many great ways to cook a ham. It's a very versatile meal.
The happiest of holidays everyone. If anyone else has any questions - email or post away. I'm just cleaning my house today and will be on-line.
Posted by Jillbeans (Member # 1912) on :
Thanks, Kimberly! (and Santo too!) I needed to try something different this year and I think I might give it a whirl. I especially like the boiling idea to get rid of some o'that salt! My brother David bakes his in a paper bag with gingerale, but that seems too bizarre even for me. Love- JILL Posted by Dave Grundy (Member # 103) on :
Great idea, boiling the ham first!
And don't forget to reserve the water as a base for pea soup with leftover chunks of ham in it.
We add the split peas to the broth and boil until ready. We then add any leftover potatoes and even some leftover cabbage if available and then run the soup through a blender. Then we add the chunks of ham. YUMMY!!!!! Posted by Troy Haas (Member # 472) on :
Kimberly, Did you get my email the other day about the Dinner Rolls????
Troy
Posted by Kimberly Zanetti (Member # 2546) on :
I'm sorry Troy...I put it in the emails I need to answer and completely forgot. Unfortunately off the top of my head, I can't think of one but I have tons of cookbooks. I'm not much of a bread person but my husband could live on it.
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