Christmas Maple syrup and mustard glazed ham

Christmas Maple syrup and mustard glazed ham

Christmas Maple syrup and mustard glazed ham

made this for christmas in july too easy!

Ingredients of Christmas Maple syrup and mustard glazed ham

4kg leg or shoulder of ham, on the bone

1 x 40g pkt whole cloves

125ml (1/2 cup) maple syrup

2 tbs Dijon mustard

Description of Christmas Maple syrup and mustard glazed ham

Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a roasting pan with foil. Use a small knife to cut around ham shank in a zigzag pattern, about 10cm from the end. Run a knife under the rind, around the edge of the ham. Gently lift the rind off in 1 piece by running your fingers between the rind and the fat. Wrap the rind in a damp tea towel and place in the fridge (the rind can be used to cover any leftover ham when storing). Score fat in a diamond pattern. Stud the centres of diamonds with cloves. Place in the prepared pan.

Combine the maple syrup and mustard in a small bowl. Brush the ham evenly with the maple-syrup mixture.

Bake in oven, basting occasionally with pan juices, for 1 hour or until golden brown. Set aside for 2 hours to cool.

Carve baked ham into slices to serve.

Notes & tips for Christmas Maple syrup and mustard glazed ham

You can make this recipe up to 2 days ahead. Cover with a tea towel or place in a cloth ham bag and store in the fridge.

Christmas Maple syrup and mustard glazed ham

Preparation Time 10 minutes/Cooking Time 60 minutes

serves:12

Source - taste.com.au