Maryland Stuffed Ham Recipe

Name: Maryland Stuffed Ham
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12-pound) country ham; 3 pounds kale, cleaned; 2 pounds watercress, cleaned; 2 pounds cabbage, cleaned; 7 to 8 stalks celery, chopped; 1 hot red pepper, chopped; 4 cups water; 2 tablespoons salt; 1 tablespoon pepper; 1 tablespoon red pepper; 1 tablespoon mustard seed; 1 tablespoon celery seed; Cheesecloth

Servings: persons

1 (12-pound) country ham
3 pounds kale, cleaned
2 pounds watercress, cleaned
2 pounds cabbage, cleaned
7 to 8 stalks celery, chopped
1 hot red pepper, chopped
4 cups water
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon pepper
1 tablespoon red pepper
1 tablespoon mustard seed
1 tablespoon celery seed
Cheesecloth

1
Wash ham, scrubbing thoroughly with a stiff brush. Place ham in a large stockpot; cover with water, and bring to a boil. Boil 20 minutes. Remove ham, and set aside to cool. Discard cooking liquid .
2
Cut greens into 1 1/2-inch pieces, and place in a large stockpot; add celery and red pepper. Add water; cook over medium heat until greens are limp. Drain well; add remaining ingredients except cheesecloth, and mix well.
3
Cut 8 lengthwise slits in ham from top of ham to bottom. Stuff each slit with greens mixture. Wrap ham in cheesecloth; secure ends. Place ham in stockpot, fat side up ; cover with remaining greens. Add water to cover; bring to a boil . Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 4 hours, or 20 minutes per pound.
4
Remove stockpot from heat; set aside. Allow ham to cool 2 hours in cooking liquid . Remove ham, and discard greens and cooking liquid . Allow ham to cool to room temperature. Refrigerate overnight. Remove cheesecloth.
5
Transfer ham to a serving platter. Cut into thin slices to serve.

249

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (12-pound) country ham, 3 pounds kale, cleaned, 2 pounds watercress, cleaned, 2 pounds cabbage, cleaned, and more.

Yes, Maryland Stuffed 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.

Maryland Stuffed Ham

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