Best Holiday Deep Fried Ham Recipes

Deep Fried Ham image

Provided by LONNY BOMBARD

Categories Ham

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

7 -10 lbs ham (bone in skin on)
marinade (optional,anything injectable)
peanut oil (for your deep fryer,aprox.5 gallons, less for a larger ham)

Steps:

Thaw ham completely and pat dry.
(When deep frying moisture on the surface will cause a lot of oil popping and splattering, be careful) Marinade (if using) Inject whatever marinade you want to use into several place throughout the ham (I recommend 10-15 spots).
Place the ham in the steamer basket that comes with most turkey deep fryers and CAREFULLY and SLOWLY lower the ham into the hot oil (350-375 degrees).
There is a lot of water in the ham!
Since I couldn't put it in otherwise you must cook the ham about 3 1/2 to 4 minutes per pound depending on the size of the ham and how much it cools down the oil.
Obviously a smaller ham will take less time if the oil is hotter and a bigger ham will take longer even with the oil hot.
If when you start the oil cools down don't worry just watch the temp and adjust your cooking time.
Also for a bigger ham you would want to use less oil in the deep fryer so it doesn't overflow when the ham is lowered inches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 584.5, Fat 22.7, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 206.8, Sodium 6027.6, Carbohydrate 0.2, Protein 88.7

Deep Fried Spiral Sliced Ham image

Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope

Categories Ham

Time 15m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 2

7 lbs ham, spiral sliced and glazed
3 gallons peanut oil, about, as needed to properly fill pot

Steps:

In an outdoor turkey fryer kind of contraption heat several gallons of peanut oil to 375.
You can use the oil left over from frying a cajun turkey- it is seasoned and hot already and just perfect.
Lower the ham - unwrapped of course- into the hot oil.
Do not do anything to the ham- just remove from package.
As the ham fries it will 'seal' the outside with a type of crust like crispy bacon and seal all the juices inside.
Fry about 7-9 minutes- longer will give you MORE crust, shorter will produce less crust. You may need to make this recipe a few times before you find the perfect 'doneness' for you.
Carefully remove from oil and let drain and cool a little.
Slice as you would any spiral cut ham.
Serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 556.7, Fat 43.8, SaturatedFat 15.2, Cholesterol 148.2, Sodium 2635.4, Carbohydrate 3.9, Protein 34.5

Paula Deen's Old-Fashioned Holiday Glazed Ham image

Provided by Crafty Lady 13

Categories < 4 Hours

Time 2h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 spiral-sliced ham
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple slices, juice reserved
15 -20 whole cloves (optional)
1 (8 ounce) jar maraschino cherries
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons yellow mustard

Steps:

Preheat the oven as directed on the ham package and follow the instructions for baking the ham. Remove the ham from the oven about 30 minutes before the end of the warming time.
Decoratively arrange the pineapple slices on top of the ham, securing the with whole cloves, if using, or toothpicks. Place a cherry in the center of each pineapple and secure with a clove or toothpick.
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, mustard and just enough of the reserved pineapple juice to make a thick glaze. Spoon the glaze over the ham and bake for the remaining 30 minutes. Remove the ham from the oven, transfer to a cutting board and carve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.7, Fat 0.2, Sodium 33.5, Carbohydrate 27.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 25.3, Protein 0.4

Holiday Deep Fried Ham Recipe - (3.8/5) image

Provided by Bigeasy110

Number Of Ingredients 17

BRINE:
1 gallon water
1 gallon cider
1 cup dark brown sugar
1 cup Kosher salt
2 tablespoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon mince garlic
HAM:
10 - 15 pound uncured ham
Clear frying oil
GLAZE:
3 cups pineapple juice
1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup honey
Note: This recipe requires a deep fat fryer large enough to hold the ham.

Steps:

BRINE: In a large plastic container or bag, mix all of the brine ingredients until dissolved. Place the ham in the brine and refrigerate overnight. Before frying, take out the ham and dry really well. HAM: Prepare the deep fat fryer according to manufacturer directions. Fry for 7-1/2 minutes per pound. Let it stand for 15 minutes once fried. GLAZE: Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan on low heat and let reduce until syrupy consistency. Let the glaze cool slightly and then pour it over the top of the ham, serve extra glaze on the side at the table.