Country Ham Recipe

Name: Country Ham
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 pound ham; 10 slices ginger; 1 teaspoon peppercorns; 1/2 gallon apple cider; 1 gallon water; 1 cup applesauce; 3 tablespoons dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon horseradish; 1 cup brown sugar, dark; 1 cup bread crumbs

Servings: persons

12 pound ham
10 slices ginger
1 teaspoon peppercorns
1/2 gallon apple cider
1 gallon water
1 cup applesauce
3 tablespoons dijon mustard
1 tablespoon horseradish
1 cup brown sugar, dark
1 cup bread crumbs

1
PREHEAT OVEN TO 450F (230C).
2
Place ham in a large pan, fat-side up.
3
Add sliced ginger and peppercorns, then add enough cider and water to come 2-to-3 inches up the side of the ham.
4
Save remaining cider-water to add to pan as liquid evaporates.
5
Cover and place in oven.
6
Cook about 20 minutes per pound.
7
Remove from oven halfway through cooking and turn ham over.
8
Replace and continue cooking.
9
Remove ham to broiler rack and let sit 10 minutes to cool.
10
Remove skin and fat.
11
Taste again and proceed.
12
You may refrigerate until ready to glaze.
13
Spread over ham.
14
Bake 20 minutes or until ham is heated through and sauce is bubbly.
15
Remove from oven and turn on broiler.

2533

kcal

Calories

137

Fat

106

Carbs

233

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 pound ham, 10 slices ginger, 1 teaspoon peppercorns, 1/2 gallon apple cider, and more.

Yes, Country Ham 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.

Country Ham

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