Best Danish Ham Viking Style Recipes

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DANISH HAM - VIKING STYLE



Danish Ham - Viking Style image

This is pretty much a meal in itself, absolutely wonderful. :D It's served with an Apple & Pear Compote, and Pureed Veggies. Note: The ham does need to marinate several hours; overnight is best. I made this for a Harvest Dinner. This was posted for Zaar World Tour 05. From FoodNetwork, Tyler's Ultimate, Clause Christensen 2003.

Provided by Amis227

Categories     Ham

Time 5h

Yield 15-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 (10 -13 lb) ham, on the bone trotter and rind removed
2 cups honey
2 sprigs thyme, leaves picked
2 bay leaves, crumbled
1 tablespoon juniper berries, crushed
sea salt
12 ounces beer (dark or ale is best and at least 3 bottles will be needed.)
3 pears
3 apples
3 parsnips
3 potatoes
1 celery root
6 jerusalem artichokes
1/2 cup butter, melted
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 cups thick sour cream
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons freshly grated horseradish
5 cooking apples
5 pears
honey

Steps:

  • To prepare the ham:.
  • Place the meat on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, score the fat in a cross-hatch pattern, cutting all the way through to the meat.
  • Put the ham in a large roasting pan. Spread the honey over the ham. Combine the thyme, bay leaves, and juniper in a small bowl. Season the mixture with salt, and then rub it into the ham. Pour the beer over the ham. Cover the pan and marinate the ham in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 320 degrees F.
  • To prepare the puree:.
  • Note: The puree also calls for 2 salsify roots. Recipezaar doesn't recognize them, so it wouldn't allow me to include them in the ingredients. They are easily ommited. Especially since they are rather hard to find in this part of the world.
  • After the ham has marinated, peel and dice all of the fruit and vegetables. Place the vegetables in the roasting pan around the ham.
  • To cook the ham:.
  • Roast the ham and vegetables, basting the meat frequently with the marinade and adding more beer and honey if the pan seems dry. Cook the vegetables until they are very tender, about 1 hour. Take the vegetables from the roasting pan and put them in a large saucepan. Set the vegetables aside until the ham is cooked. Return the meat to the oven and continue roasting and basting until the meat is tender, about 3 more hours. Take the ham out of the oven, cover it and set it aside to rest for 1 hour.
  • To finish the puree:.
  • Gently warm the vegetables over medium heat. Mash them with the butter, and then season with salt and pepper. Keep the puree warm until ready to serve.
  • Note: If desired, the ham can be glazed with a mixture of honey and mustard just prior to slicing and serving.
  • Horseradish Cream:.
  • In a bowl, combine all the ingredients, adding more or less of each, to taste. Mix well and then chill in the refrigerator.
  • Apple and Pear Compote:.
  • Peel and core the apples and pears. Roughly chop the fruit. Place the fruit in a medium saucepan. Add about 1 inch of water. Cover the pan and simmer the fruit over low heat until tender, about 20 minutes. Add honey, to taste. Serve the compote warm or at room temperature.
  • Glaze the ham if desired, and then slice it. Serve the ham with the puree, Horseradish Cream and Apple and Pear Compote, accompanied by grilled toast topped with mushrooms, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 903, Fat 32.9, SaturatedFat 15.1, Cholesterol 197.7, Sodium 4701, Carbohydrate 82.6, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 64.2, Protein 70.5

SCANDINAVIAN HASH (BIKSEMAD)



Scandinavian Hash (Biksemad) image

This is a very traditional Danish dish and one that merchant sailors love to make when they come off night watch and want a quick easy hot meal. It is so simple and very good. Great recipe for re-cycling left over roasts etc. Add some peas or some mushrooms, Any left over veggies. The egg is optional but don't miss out on it

Provided by Bergy

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 ounces butter
2 medium onions, chopped
1 1/2 lbs cooked cold potatoes, diced
1 lb cooked leftover meat
salt
pepper
4 fried eggs (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt the 1/2 the butter in a skillet.
  • Add the onions and saute until golden.
  • remove from pan and keep warm.
  • Put the remaining butter in the skillet and saute the potatoes until they are turning brown.
  • Add meat and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the onions and cook until all is heated through.
  • Traditionally, you put a lightly fried egg on top of the hash, but while this isn't necessary for the dish it IS a delicious addition.

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