Bavarian Christmas Ham In The Fireplace Recipe

Name: Bavarian Christmas Ham In The Fireplace
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 -5 lbs ham, fully cooked boned; 1/2 cup honey; 1/4 cup Cointreau liqueur or 1/4 cup brandy; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 tablespoon grated orange rind; Topping; 2 cups walnut halves; 1/4 cup honey; 1 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup candied orange peel; 1/2 cup orange marmalade or 1/2 cup orange preserves; 4 teaspoons prepared mustard; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/2 teaspoon ginger; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

4 -5 lbs ham, fully cooked boned
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup Cointreau liqueur or 1/4 cup brandy
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 tablespoon grated orange rind
Topping
2 cups walnut halves
1/4 cup honey
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup candied orange peel
1/2 cup orange marmalade or 1/2 cup orange preserves
4 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt

1
Topping: combine all the ingredients and mix well.
2
Ham:
3
Cut all excess fat off. Place on double foil. Brush all sides with honey, Cointreau, seasonings and orange rind. Seal foil, place on an inverted cake pan inside a dutch oven. Cover and bake in a hot fire for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
4
Open foil and base ham with accumulated juices. Bake for another 10 minutes and baste about 4 times.
5
Pack topping on top of ham. Return to dutch oven. Cover and put hot coals over oven lid and cook until brown and bubbly on top [about 15 mins].
6
Baste topping with pan juices.
7
Cool completely before serving.

1328

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 -5 lbs ham, fully cooked boned, 1/2 cup honey, 1/4 cup Cointreau liqueur or 1/4 cup brandy, 1/2 teaspoon allspice, and more.

Yes, Bavarian Christmas Ham In The Fireplace falls under the General 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.

Bavarian Christmas Ham In The Fireplace

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