Southern Maryland Stuffed Ham Recipe

Name: Southern Maryland Stuffed Ham
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 pounds ham country cured; 3 pounds kale; 3 pounds watercress; 2 pounds cabbage green; 1 bunch celery; 1 x red pepper flakes; 6 tablespoons salt; 5 tablespoons black pepper; 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes red; 2 tablespoons mustard seeds; 2 tablespoons celery seeds; 2 teaspoons red hot pepper sauce

Servings: persons

12 pounds ham country cured
3 pounds kale
3 pounds watercress
2 pounds cabbage green
1 bunch celery
1 x red pepper flakes
6 tablespoons salt
5 tablespoons black pepper
2 tablespoons red pepper flakes red
2 tablespoons mustard seeds
2 tablespoons celery seeds
2 teaspoons red hot pepper sauce

1
Choose a plump, thick ham with a thin layer of fat.
2
Parboil 20 minutes.
3
Steam and remove all skin.
4
Cut greens in small pieces.
5
Chop celery and pepper fine.
6
Blanch greens, celery and pepper in boiling water until limp; drain well.
7
Add seasonings and mix.
8
Cool ham until you can handle it comfortably.
9
Starting at the butt end of the ham, cut three lengthwise slits, all the way through.
10
Second row--two slits.
11
Third row--three slits, so that one slit for stuffing does not split into another.
12
The ham is now ready to be stuffed.
13
With your fingers, push the seasoned greens into slits first from the top, then from underneath, until you can feel all the spaces have been filled.
14
The remaining greens are banked over the top of the ham.
15
To keep the ham in shape, use a large square of clean cloth.
16
Place ham, skin side up, on the cloth, fold the ends over tightly and pin.
17
Return to ham boiler and simmer 15 minutes to the pound.
18
Let cool for two hours in the pot liquor.
19
Chill in refrigerator overnight, in its cloth.

2412

kcal

Calories

140

Fat

Carbs

246

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 pounds ham country cured, 3 pounds kale, 3 pounds watercress, 2 pounds cabbage green, and more.

Yes, Southern 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.

Southern Maryland Stuffed Ham

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