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Clodagh McKenna’s Tesco Christmas menu: Spicy honey glazed ham

Whether you’re a first time host or a seasoned pro looking for inspiration. Five ingredients are all you need to make the delicious glaze for this Christmas ham recipe

Thu Dec 21 2017 - 16:53

This Christmas, Clodagh McKenna has partnered with Tesco to create a mouthwatering festive menu.

Ingredients:

  • 1 whole ham (1.5kg), de-boned
  • 28 whole cloves (approx.)

For the glaze

  • 2 tsps Tesco ground ginger
  • 2 tsps Tesco ground cinnamon
  • 65g Tesco light-brown sugar
  • 100g of Tesco finest* honey
  • 1 orange, juice and zest

Preparation:

  • Pre-heat the oven to 180°C or Gas Mark 4.
  • Prepare the ham by trimming away any excess fat, leaving about a 1/4-inch layer all over.
  • Place the ham, cut side down, on a baking sheet and cover the ham with aluminum foil and bake for an hour.
  • Place all the ingredients for the glaze in a bowl and whisk until completely combined.
  • Remove the ham from the oven after an hour and increase the oven temperature to 220°C or Gas Mark 7.
  • Discard the foil and using a sharp knife, score a one-inch-wide diamond pattern over the entire ham.
  • Stud each diamond with a clove.
  • Brush the ham with the glaze and return it to the oven, and bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven, cover the whole baking tray with foil and return to the oven for a further 30 minutes.
  • Let the ham rest 20 to 30 minutes before slicing.
For more information, visit food-and-community.tesco.ie