Christmas Ham

by | Dec 7, 2015 | Season 2 - Fusion Grain TV Show Recipes

Nothing like a Christmas ham. This one take a little time, but I was pleased with the end result.

Christmas Ham
Author: Chef Brad
Ingredients
  • Step 1: Brine
  • 2 cups kosher salt
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup pickling seasoning
  • 3 gallons of water
  • –
  • Glaze:
  • Brown Sugar
  • Dijon mustard
  • Duck sauce
  • Maple Syrup
Instructions
  1. Submerge the fresh ham in brine, refrigerated overnight or for up to a few days.
  2. Rinse the meat and let air dry in the refrigerator.
  3. Prepare Meat and Glaze:
  4. On the roast, fat side up, across the top, make diamond cuts. Stud the surface of the ham all over with whole cloves. Place in roasting pan, and pour glaze over the top.
  5. Place in a preheated 400 degree oven, and immediately drop temperature down to 325 degrees. Roast for 2 hours.