My Dad'S Limerick Ham Recipe

Name: My Dad'S Limerick Ham
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 pounds ham cured; 1/2 cup cider vinegar; Equal; ham; 1 onion small, peeled; 2 bay leaves; 6 cloves; 8 tablespoons brown mustard; 8 tablespoons brown sugar; whole cloves; 6 ounces orange juice frozen, thawed, optional

Servings: persons

1
Put ham in large stock pot and cover with water/cider mixture, add vinegar, 6 cloves, bay leaves and onion.
2
Bring to boil and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes per pound until meat begins to pull away from center bone.
3
Remove from heat and leave soaking in pot for 2 hours.
4
Preheat oven to 350. Remove ham from pot and take off heavy skin, put ham in roaster, cut crisscrosses in fat.
5
Reserve stock if using orange juice.
6
Mix mustard and sugar into paste.
7
Rub or pat mustard mixture over ham, stick cloves in ham.
8
Mix orange juice and 1/2 to 1 cup of stock together and pour around ham in dish.
9
Bake 30 minutes or until ham begins to brown.

1278

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

118

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 pounds ham cured, 1/2 cup cider vinegar, Equal, ham, and more.

Yes, My Dad'S Limerick 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

My Dad'S Limerick Ham

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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