Baked Ham With Mojo Sauce Recipe

Name: Baked Ham With Mojo Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Ham; 14 -16 lbs ham, ready to eat bone in; 16 whole cloves; 2 -4 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1 1/2 cups dry white wine; Mojo sauce; 16 garlic cloves, thinly sliced lengthwise; 1 cup finely slivered onion; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 cups fresh orange juice (3-4 oranges); 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (2-3 limes); 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; salt; pepper; Papaya salsa; 2 ripe papayas, about 1 pound each; 2 ripe plum tomatoes, seeded cut into cubes 1/4 inch; 1 tablespoon jalapeno, finely chopped; 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (or flat leaf parsley); 2 limes, zest of, finely grated; 1/3 cup fresh lime juice

Servings: persons

Ham
14 -16 lbs ham, ready to eat bone in
16 whole cloves
2 -4 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
Mojo sauce
16 garlic cloves, thinly sliced lengthwise
1 cup finely slivered onion
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 cups fresh orange juice (3-4 oranges)
1/2 cup fresh lime juice (2-3 limes)
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
salt
pepper
Papaya salsa
2 ripe papayas, about 1 pound each
2 ripe plum tomatoes, seeded cut into cubes 1/4 inch
1 tablespoon jalapeno, finely chopped
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (or flat leaf parsley)
2 limes, zest of, finely grated
1/3 cup fresh lime juice

1
Mojo sauce:
2
In a medium bowl combine garlic onion cumin salt and pepper.
3
heat olive oil in a medium sauce pan over low heat.
4
Add onion mixture and stir till softened about 10 minutes.
5
Add orange juice, lime juice and vinegar and cook for 5 minutes to let flavors blend cool to room temp and remove 2 cups for the ham.
6
Papaya salsa:
7
Peel and seed papaya and cut into 1/4 inch cubes.
8
Place in a medium sized bowl and gently fold in tomatoes, jalapeno, red onion, cilantro, and lime zest.
9
Toss in lime juice refrigerate for no more than 4 hours.
10
Ham:
11
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
12
Place ham in a shallow roasting pan and score a diamond pattern into it insert cloves into points of the diamonds.
13
Brush ham with mustard and sprinkle with brown sugar.
14
Pour 1 cup of mojo sauce over ham.
15
Bake on center rack for 2 hours or until 140u00b0F on a thermometer (about 15-18 minutes per pound) basting every 20-30 minutes alternating with white wine and other cup of mojo sauce.
16
Let stand for 15 minutes and serve with remaining mojo and papaya salsa.

1919

kcal

Calories

Fat

191

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Ham, 14 -16 lbs ham, ready to eat bone in, 16 whole cloves, 2 -4 tablespoons Dijon mustard, and more.

Yes, Baked Ham With Mojo Sauce falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Baked Ham With Mojo Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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