Make this sweet and Sticky Sherry and Fig Glazed Ham Recipe this year for Christmas. It’s delicious served with a fresh Fig and Burrata Salad with Lemon Dressing.
Sticky Sherry and Fig Glazed Ham Recipe
Serves 10-12
Ingredients:
1 cup vinno cotto
1 cup apple juice
2 cups Pedro Ximénez sherry
1 cup sherry vinegar
1 cup fig jam or relish
¼ cup Dijon mustard
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tbsp cracked black pepper
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 cinnamon quill
4 sprigs rosemary
1 ½ cups firmly packed brown sugar
1 x 8-10kg smoked ham
Method:
To make the glaze, combine vino cotto, apple juice, sherry, sherry vinegar, fig jam, mustard, garlic, pepper, smoked paprika, cinnamon, rosemary and brown sugar in a large saucepan. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until reduced and thickened. Remove the cinnamon quill and rosemary.
Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan forced). Use a sharp knife to score the skin around the sides and hock of the ham. Using your fingers, gently remove the rind. Trim any excess fat.
Place the ham on a small roasting rack in a large deep roasting pan, lined with foil. Brush ham with remaining glaze. Roast for 1 hour, brushing with glaze every 15 minutes, or until the ham is golden and sticky.
To serve, place ham onto a large platter and slice.
For a great side dish, try the Fig and Burrata Salad with Lemon Dressing.
