Spiced Cherry and Port Glazed Ham
This ham is the perfect addition to your holiday meal. The moist meat compliments the cherry preserve and Port wine glaze, leaving a delicious, warm, succulent entree.
Servings: 8 * Prep Time: 15 Minutes * Cook Time: 2 Hours *Total Time: 2 Hours 15 Minutes
Ingredients
4-6 lb fully cooked bone-in ham
¼ cup butter
½ cup cherry preserves
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup honey
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp Port wine
1 tsp lemon juice
½ tsp kosher salt
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp cloves
¼ tsp pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 325° F. Prep the ham by cutting off the rind. Place the ham on a rack in a roasting pan. Score the fat on the ham in a crosshatch pattern. Fill the bottom of the roasting pan with a cup or so of water. Lay one sheet of parchment paper over the ham. Cover the entire roasting pan tightly with foil.
Bake a fully cooked ham for 20 to 25 minutes per pound until it reaches an internal temperature of 140° F.
Starting the glaze, melt the butter in a medium saucepan on medium heat. Combine the cherry preserves, brown sugar, honey, Dijon, Port wine, lemon juice, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and pepper in the butter saucepan. Whisk until smooth. Bring to a boil and simmer for a few minutes. Set aside until needed.
Once the ham reaches 130° F begin to add the glaze. Remove the foil and parchment and brush a thick layer of glaze over the ham. Return to the oven uncovered and continue to roast for another 10 minutes. Add another layer of glaze and continue roasting. Repeat as necessary until the ham has reached 140° F and the glaze begins to caramelize.
Once ham reaches and internal temperature of 140° F, it is done. When the ham is done, tent with a piece of foil and let rest until you’re ready to serve.
