Maple-Glazed Ham

Mains / Pork

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Featuring Pure Maple Syrup
6 portions
Metric Imperial

Ingredients

  • 11lb ham on the bone
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup (preferably dark syrup for its robust taste)
  • 2 tsp  ground ginger
  • 2 tsp dried tarragon
  • 1 tsp  ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground fennel seeds
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 220C. Cut off any tough skin from the ham and score the fat in a crosshatch pattern.
  2. Put the ham in a large roasting pan, loosely cover with foil and place in the oven. After 15 mins, turn the temperature down to 175C.
  3. While the ham is baking, make the glaze.
  4. In a pan, mix dark maple syrup, ginger, tarragon, cinnamon, fennel, pepper, chilli powder, garlic powder, and salt.
  5. Reduce glaze in low heat for 10 minutes
  6. Remove ham from the oven, discard the foil and brush generously with the glaze, and put ham back in the oven uncovered to cook for a further 20-30 mins.
  7. Remove ham from oven and continue basting periodically until the glaze is golden brown and the internal temperature of the ham reaches 65C.
  8. Allow to rest for 10 mins.

Our mouthwatering maple-glazed ham is a stunning centrepiece that can be enjoyed in many forms, from a wholesome roast to a scrumptious sandwich filler.

Key to this recipe is a simple trick that takes the flavour to the next level: while prepping the ham, make sure to score the fat in crosshatch patterns – this will allow the glaze to seep deep into the meat. While it might be tempting to dive right into the dish right after it comes out of the oven, make sure to let the maple-glazed ham rest for at least 10 minutes before carving. Trust us: it will be worth the wait!

Chef’s tip: The ham can be roasted up to 2 days ahead and served cold.

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