Stuffed Company Ham with Chutney Baked Pears Recipe

Name: Stuffed Company Ham with Chutney Baked Pears
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs good quality bulk pork sausage; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 unpeeled apple, diced; 3 cups soft bread cubes; ½ cup mincemeat; ½ cup chopped fresh parsley; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 6 -7 lbs fully cooked boneless ham; ½ cup apple jelly or ½ cup honey; 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 6 ripe pears, peeled,halved and cored; 1 cup chutney; ½ cup apple juice; 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Servings: persons

2 lbs good quality bulk pork sausage
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
1 unpeeled apple, diced
3 cups soft bread cubes
½ cup mincemeat
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons dried thyme
6 -7 lbs fully cooked boneless ham
½ cup apple jelly or ½ cup honey
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
6 ripe pears, peeled,halved and cored
1 cup chutney
½ cup apple juice
2 tablespoons butter, melted

1
In a skillet, brown and crumble the sausage.
2
Drain well and add celery, onion and apple; cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until celery is tender.
3
Remove from heat and stir in crumbs, mincemeat, parsley and thyme.
4
Mix well.
5
On top of ham, cut two full length wedges out, about 1 inch wide and 3/4 inch deep, 3 inches apart.
6
Spoon about 1/2 cup stuffing into each wedge.
7
Place remaining stuffing in a greased 1 1/2 cup casserole dish, cover and place in fridge.
8
Place ham in a roasting tin and cover loosely with a foil tent.
9
Bake at 325*F for 2 1/4 hours.
10
In a saucepan, heat jelly and mustard until jelly melts.
11
Brush some over ham; return ham to oven, uncovered for 30 minutes longer, brushing occasionally with jelly mixture.
12
Place covered dish of stuffing in the oven at this time as well.
13
For pears, mix water and lemon juice.
14
Dip pear halves in this and drain.
15
Place with cut sides up in a greased baking pan.
16
Mix chutney and apple juice; pour over pears.
17
Drizzle with butter.
18
Remove ham from oven; covr with foil and let stand 30 minutes before slicing.
19
While continuing to bake stuffing, bake pears, uncovered for 30 minutes basting occasionally.
20
Serve the ham sliced, accompanied with the pears.

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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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs good quality bulk pork sausage, 1 cup chopped celery, 1 cup chopped onion, 1 unpeeled apple, diced, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Company Ham with Chutney Baked Pears falls under the Meat & Poultry 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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Stuffed Company Ham with Chutney Baked Pears

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