Recipes: Smoked Ham with Country Apple Butter Glaze

• Prep Time:15 minutes
• Cook Time:2 1/2 hours
• Serves:12

 

Tagged:
appalachia, brown sugar, christmas, country apple butter glaze, holiday, mustard, smoked ham,

This impressive Appalachian-inspired smoked ham is slow-roasted wrapped tightly in foil for tender juicy ham, and then finished with a rich savory-sweet basting glaze made with ham drippings reduced to a sticky-sweet glaze simmered with apple cider, Dijon mustard, apple butter and brown sugar. Brush country apple butter glaze generously over ham and bake uncovered the final 30 minutes cook time, or until glaze is bubbly and golden brown. Truly delicious!

 

This recipe is part of our An Appalachian Christmas series--try them all and celebrate Christmas with some homegrown flavors.

 

Foodie Byte

For the juiciest ham, cover hot-from-the-oven baked ham with foil and let rest for at least 30 minutes before carving.

Ingredients

1 (8 to 9-lb.) bone-in smoked ham shank, skin removed
1/2 cup apple butter
1/2 cup apple cider
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Place ham, flat side down, in a roasting pan; cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for about 2 hours.
Uncover ham and carefully drain pan juices into a small heavy saucepan. Add apple butter, apple cider, brown sugar and Dijon mustard; whisk to blend. Simmer over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until liquid is reduced by half and has a mixture has a glaze-like consistency.
Brush glaze generously over ham and bake uncovered an additional 15 to 30 minutes, or until glaze is bubbly and ham is golden-brown.
Remove from oven, cover with foil and let rest for 30 to 45 minutes before carving.

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