Cherry & Chili-Glazed Ham

By Tufgrlz

Flavor your Holiday ham with this delicious spicy, cherry glaze and add this to your recipe collection, it's a keeper!

Ingredients

• 1 (8-pound) smoked, cured bone-in ham
• 1/2 cup cherry preserves
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons grainy mustard
• 1 tablespoon whole coriander seeds, lightly crushed
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
• Pinch cayenne

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 145mins

Preparation

Step 1

Let the ham sit at room temperature for about 1 hour.

Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 325°F.

Using a sharp knife, score the top and sides of the ham lengthwise, making cuts about 1/4 inch deep and 1 inch apart. Rotate the ham 90 degrees and repeat to make crisscross cuts.

Transfer the ham to a nonstick roasting pan or a roasting pan lined with heavy-duty foil. Roast, rotating the pan once, until the ham is evenly browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part (without touching the bone) registers 125°F, about 2 1/2 hours.

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the preserves, brown sugar, mustard, coriander, chili powder, ginger, a pinch salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and the cayenne. Bring to a simmer, stirring, to dissolve the sugar. Remove from the heat.

When the ham reaches an internal temperature of 130°F, increase the oven temperature to 400°F. Brush the top of the ham with half of the glaze and roast until the surface is dark brown and sizzling, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer the ham to a cutting board with a moat and brush with the remaining glaze. Let rest for 20 minutes before slicing.