Swedish Christmas Ham (Julskinka) Recipe

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Swedish Christmas Ham (Julskinka)
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Ingredients
15
Count
Nutrition
1748
Calories
Total time
18960
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 12 lbs fresh ham (not cooked or cured or smoked- just raw pig leg)
  • 1 cup salt
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp saltpeter
  • 6 quarts water
  • 3 cups salt
  • 6 tbsp sugar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp saltpeter
  • 10 allspice berries
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs

Directions:

  1. Combine 1 cup salt, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/2 tablespoon of saltpeter. Massage this mixture all over the ham, coating the entire surface well.
  2. Place the ham in a food-safe container large enough to hold it, cover, and place in a very cool place for 3 days turning occasionally. (In the old days, a wooden or stone container would be used; I use a large bucket lined with an extra large zip top bag.).
  3. On the third day, bring the water to a boil, add the salt, sugar and saltpeter. Once the salt has dissolved, remove from the heat and cool.
  4. Pour the brine over the ham- it should be completely covered.
  5. ***If you don't have enough to cover, make more brine, using 1/2 cup salt and 1 tablespoon sugar for each quart of water. The amount you need will vary depending on the size of the ham and the size of the container you use.
  6. Cover the container, put it in a cool place, and leave for 10 days.
  7. After it has sat for 10 days, remove from the brine, and wipe well.
  8. Place fat side up in a pot of boiling water, covering the ham completely.
  9. Bring the water back to a boil, add the bay leaves, peppercorns and allspice berries, and cover.
  10. Simmer for 3 hours, or until tender.
  11. Remove from the cooking pot and take off the skin. Using a cloth, wipe off all of the loose fat. Place back in the water, and let cool.
  12. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  13. Combine the egg white, mustard powder and sugar.
  14. Remove the ham from the water, pat dry, and coat with the egg white mixture.
  15. Sprinkle with the bread crumbs, patting them to ensure they stick to the egg coating.
  16. Place in the oven, and let bake until the bread crumbs are golden brown.
  17. Let cool completely, and slice to serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1748.48 Kcal (7321 kJ)
Calories from fat 822.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 91.4g 141%
Cholesterol 535.13mg 178%
Sodium 85041.76mg 3543%
Potassium 2921.86mg 62%
Total Carbs 60.98g 20%
Sugars 14.82g 59%
Dietary Fiber 0.68g 3%
Protein 156.08g 312%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 9.7mg 54%
Calcium 227.3mg 23%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 82.12 Kcal (344 kJ)
Calories from fat 38.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.29g 141%
Cholesterol 25.13mg 178%
Sodium 3994.35mg 3543%
Potassium 137.24mg 62%
Total Carbs 2.86g 20%
Sugars 0.7g 59%
Dietary Fiber 0.03g 3%
Protein 7.33g 312%
Iron 0.5mg 54%
Calcium 10.7mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 42.4
    Points
  • 44
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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