RECIPE MAGIC!

GLAZED HAM
What makes ham truly exceptional is how effortlessly it comes together while delivering gourmet results. The roasting process couldn't be simpler - just pop it in the oven and let it warm through since your smoked ham is already fully cooked. The magic happens with our balsamic glaze that takes mere minutes to prepare. The flavour profile you'll achieve with our specialty balsamics cannot be replicated with standard ingredients. Black Cherry creates a sophisticated sweet-tart glaze with fruity depth. Maple offers a quintessentially Canadian flavour with rich caramelized notes. Cinnamon Pear option provides a warm, aromatic profile perfect for spring celebrations. And Fig is a reminder of Mediterranean influences. 

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2.5 kg boneless smoked ham (approximately 225g per person)
  • 1/2 cup Dark Balsamic (Fig, Black Cherry, Maple, or Cinnamon Pear)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed

DIRECTIONS:

For the ham:  Preheat your oven to 325°. Score the ham in a cross-hatch or a diamond pattern.  Place in a roasting pan. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 1 hour (this is simply to warm it through, as smoked ham is already fully cooked).

For the glaze: While the ham is roasting, whisk your choice of balsamic vinegar, honey, mustard, ground cloves, and brown sugar until completely dissolved. There is no need to "reduce" the mixture on your stove since 18-year-old aged balsamic is already an ideal consistency for glazing. If you desire a thicker glaze, you can place the mixture in a small sauce pan on medium heat, simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, being careful not to over thicken since it will continue to reduce off the heat. 

Glazing and finishing: About half way through roasting remove foil and brush generously with the glaze. Return to oven, uncovered, and continue roasting, brushing with more glaze about every 10 minutes. Let ham rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.