Baked Ham with Cumberland Sauce |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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The centerpiece of a beautiful spring family dinner. this golden ham with tangy jewel-toned sauce is impressive to serve. Eunice Stoen, Decorah, Iowa Ingredients:
1/2 fully-cooked ham with bone (4 to 5 pounds) |
1/2 cup packed brown sugar |
1 teaspoon ground mustard |
whole cloves |
cumberland sauce: |
1 tablespoon cornstarch |
1/4 cup orange juice |
1/4 cup lemon juice |
1/4 cup red wine or apple juice |
2 tablespoons honey |
1 cup dried currants or apple jelly |
Directions:
1. Remove skin from ham; score the surface with shallow diagonal cuts. Making diamond shapes. Mix brown sugar and mustard; rub into fat of ham. Insert a whole clove in center of each diamond. Place ham in a large roaster with a baking rack.
2. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 20-22 minutes per pound or until ham is heated through and thermometer reads 140°.
3. For sauce, combine all ingredients in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until thickened, stirring often. Serve with ham. Yield: 8-10 servings (1-3/4 cups sauce).
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