1 8-10kg ham, rind removed
Cloves, for studding (about 50)
375ml bottle dark ale
½ c brown sugar
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp golden syrup
A selection of mustards, to serve
1 8-10kg ham, rind removed
Cloves, for studding (about 50)
375ml bottle dark ale
½ c brown sugar
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp golden syrup
A selection of mustards, to serve
Preheat oven to 180˚C bake or 160˚C fan-forced. Meanwhile, using a sharp knife, score the ham fat (not the flesh) in a honeycomb pattern at 2cm intervals. Wrap the hock in foil (this prevents it from burning).
Place ham on a greased rack in a large baking pan lined with foil.
To make the glaze, combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to the boil, stirring, over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes or until reduced by a half.
Brush the ham fat a few times to evenly coat with the glaze. Roast, brushing with remaining glaze occasionally, for 1 hour or until ham is golden and caramelised. Set aside to cool for 30 minutes.
Slice and serve warm or cold with a selection of mustards.
For ease use a large disposable foil roasting dish.
If the glaze thickens on standing, warm the glaze over low heat so it spreads easily over the ham
If you're looking for classic Christmas glaze then this is the one full of nostalgic flavour from Christmases gone by
1 8-10kg ham, rind removed
Cloves, for studding (about 50)
375ml bottle dark ale
½ c brown sugar
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp golden syrup
A selection of mustards, to serve
Preheat oven to 180˚C bake or 160˚C fan-forced. Meanwhile, using a sharp knife, score the ham fat (not the flesh) in a honeycomb pattern at 2cm intervals. Wrap the hock in foil (this prevents it from burning).
Place ham on a greased rack in a large baking pan lined with foil.
To make the glaze, combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to the boil, stirring, over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes or until reduced by a half.
Brush the ham fat a few times to evenly coat with the glaze. Roast, brushing with remaining glaze occasionally, for 1 hour or until ham is golden and caramelised. Set aside to cool for 30 minutes.
Slice and serve warm or cold with a selection of mustards.
For ease use a large disposable foil roasting dish.
If the glaze thickens on standing, warm the glaze over low heat so it spreads easily over the ham