Christmas Pomegranate glazed baked ham

Christmas Pomegranate glazed baked ham

Christmas Pomegranate glazed baked ham
Try this special recipe with a different glaze!

Ingredients of Christmas Pomegranate glazed baked ham
4.5kg leg or shoulder of ham, on the bone
1 x 40g pkt whole cloves
1 1/2 tbs pomegranate syrup
1 tbs brown sugar

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

Combine the pomegranate syrup and sugar in a small bowl. Brush ham evenly with the pomegranate mixture.

Bake in oven, basting occasionally with pan juices, for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Set aside for 2 hours to cool.

Carve baked ham into slices to serve.

Notes & tips for Christmas Pomegranate glazed baked ham
You can make the ham up to 1 day ahead. Cover with a tea towel or place in a cloth ham bag and store in the fridge. Pomegranate syrup is available from some Woolworths and specialty outlets.

Christmas Pomegranate glazed baked ham
Preparation Time 10 minutes/Cooking Time 25 minutes
serves:10

Source - taste.com.au