Spiced glazed ham recipe

Name: Spiced glazed ham recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 kg (11lbs) unsmoked, presoaked gammon joint (ideally with bone in); 2 tsp ground black pepper; 8 fat cloves garlic, peeled; 30 g (1.1oz) ginger, peeled; 2 tsp cumin powder; 1 bay leaf; 2 tsp wine vinegar; 1 onion, sliced; 2 black cardamom pods (optional); 100 g (3.5oz) jaggery or light muscovado; 0.5 tsp cumin seeds, roasted and powdered; 1.5 tsp garam masala; 2 tsp ginger paste; 2 small cloves garlic, crushed; 4 tsp dijon mustard; 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1 handful flaked almonds, toasted (optional)

Servings: persons

5 kg (11lbs) unsmoked, presoaked gammon joint (ideally with bone in)
2 tsp ground black pepper
8 fat cloves garlic, peeled
30 g (1.1oz) ginger, peeled
2 tsp cumin powder
1 bay leaf
2 tsp wine vinegar
1 onion, sliced
2 black cardamom pods (optional)
100 g (3.5oz) jaggery or light muscovado
0.5 tsp cumin seeds, roasted and powdered
1.5 tsp garam masala
2 tsp ginger paste
2 small cloves garlic, crushed
4 tsp dijon mustard
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 handful flaked almonds, toasted (optional)

1
Blend together the garlic, ginger, vinegar and powdered spices until smooth.
2
Place the gammon in a pot large enough to hold it comfortably.
3
Add the spice blend, onion, bay leaf and black cardamom pods if using.
4
Add enough water to cover the joint.
5
Bring to a boil, cover and simmer gently for 20 minutes per 500g depending on your joint.
6
In the case of the given 5kg ham, that would be cooked for 3 hours 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 68C.
7
Spoon off any scum that forms and top up with water as necessary.
8
Meanwhile, stir together the ingredient for the glaze.
9
It should be thick enough to hold its form but easily spreadable.
10
If necessary, add a little extra Worcestershire sauce (a drop or two at a time) until you have a thickish paste.
11
Lift out of the water and leave to cool for 15 minutes.
12
Preheat the oven to 220C.
13
Pslice the skin but not the fat off the joint using a sharp knife.
14
Place in your roasting tin, add about 1/2 of the liquor in the bottom of the pan (you can use the rest in a curry, to cook rice in or in a soup).
15
Brush the glaze over the top and place in the oven.
16
Bake for 20-30 minutes or until beautiful and golden, basting every now and again with the pan juices and baste again with the glaze every 8-10m or so.
17
Sprinkle over the almonds and serve.

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* 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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 kg (11lbs) unsmoked, presoaked gammon joint (ideally with bone in), 2 tsp ground black pepper, 8 fat cloves garlic, peeled, 30 g (1.1oz) ginger, peeled, and more.

Yes, Spiced glazed ham recipe 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.

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