A flavoursome glaze really makes a ham and this one, by Dish magazine food editor Claire Aldous, will not disappoint.
Old Smoky glazed ham
Always a showstopper, this smoky, spicy glaze will appeal to those that love a little heat with a Christmas table favourite.
Serves: At least 25 people, depending on what is served alongside
Ingredients
1 whole cooked ham (mine was 8 kilograms)
Glaze
1 cup orange marmalade
1 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons chipotle sauce, or more to taste
1 tablespoon dry English mustard, sifted
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
METHOD
1 Remove the ham from the fridge 2 hours before cooking.
2 Preheat the oven to 150°C fan bake.
Glaze
1 Stir all the ingredients together in a bowl.
Ham
1 Gently prise the skin off the ham using your fingertips, taking care not to damage the layer of fat underneath, and discard. Leave the skin on the hock.
2 Lightly score the fat in a diamond pattern.
3 Place the ham in a foil-lined baking dish and pour over the glaze.
4 Cook for 1½ hours until golden, basting every 15 minutes and turning the dish several times for even colouring.
5 Allow to cool for at least 20 minutes before carefully lifting onto a large wooden board or serving platter.
To serve: Place your desired wrapping around the ham hock and secure. Serve the ham warm or at room temperature.
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