Best Cider Baked Country Ham Recipes

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CIDER-BAKED COUNTRY HAM



Cider-Baked Country Ham image

This is the best ham I've ever made. I've served it often to family and friends, and each time I get requests for the recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h15m

Yield 16-20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 bone-in fully cooked ham (5 to 7 pounds)
2 quarts apple cider or apple juice
1-1/2 teaspoons whole peppercorns
1 bay leaf
Whole cloves
1 cup applesauce
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
2 teaspoons ground mustard

Steps:

  • Place ham in a Dutch oven or large kettle. Add cider, peppercorns and bay leaf. Add enough water just to cover; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour., Drain, reserving 3 cups cooking liquid; discard peppercorns and bay leaf. Remove skin from ham if desired; score the surface with shallow cuts, making diamond shapes. Insert whole cloves in the center of each diamond. Combine applesauce, horseradish and mustard; rub over ham., Place ham on a rack in shallow roasting pan; pour reserved liquid into pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour or until a thermometer reads 140°. Remove from the oven; cover with foil and let stand for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 1537mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 22g protein.

APPLE CIDER-GLAZED HAM



Apple Cider-Glazed Ham image

When I wanted to try something new with our holiday ham, I created this cider glaze. It's slightly sweet but still has the spicy flavor my family craves. -Rebecca LaWare, Hilton, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h45m

Yield 10 servings (1 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 fully cooked bone-in ham (6 to 7 pounds)
2 cups apple cider
1 cup honey
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice

Steps:

  • Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Score the surface of the ham, making diamond shapes 1/2 in. deep. Cover and bake at 325° for 2 hours., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the cider, honey, vinegar and mustard; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the butter, chili powder and apple pie spice. Set aside 1 cup for serving. , Cook the remaining sauce until thickened; spoon over ham. Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 140°, 30-35 minutes longer. Warm reserved sauce; serve with ham

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 877mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 20g protein.

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