HONEY-ROASTED HAM OR TURKEY WITH DRIED CHERRY RELISH

Honey-Roasted Ham or Turkey with Dried Cherry Relish image

Yield Serves 12 to 14

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup crème de cassis (black currant-flavored liqueur) or cherry-flavored brandy
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups dried tart cherries or dried Bing cherries or 1 cup of each (about 10 ounces total)
3/4 cup pecans, toasted, chopped (about 3 ounces)
2 tablespoons grated orange peel
1 6- to 8-pound spiral-cut honey-roasted ham or one 12- to 14-pound honey-roasted turkey
Small dinner rolls (optional)

Steps:

Stir crème de cassis, 1/2 cup water and sugar in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to boil. Add dried cherries. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until cherries are plump, about 5 minutes. Mix in pecans and orange peel. Season relish lightly with salt. Transfer to bowl. Cool. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
Place ham or turkey on platter. Place bowl with cherry relish alongside. Serve with dinner rolls, if desired.