Cider Braised Ham With Yams And Apples Recipes

APPLE CIDER-GLAZED HAM

Steps:

• Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Score the surface of the ham, making diamond shapes 1/2 in. deep. Cover and bake at 325° for 2 hours., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the cider, honey, vinegar and mustard; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the butter, chili powder and apple pie spice. Set aside 1 cup for serving. , Cook the remaining sauce until thickened; spoon over ham. Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 140°, 30-35 minutes longer. Warm reserved sauce; serve with ham

CIDER-GLAZED HAM

Steps:

• Place ham in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the cider, brown sugar, mustard and honey; pour over ham. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until heated through. Remove ham and keep warm. , Pour cooking juices into a small saucepan. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with ham.

CIDER-BAKED COUNTRY HAM

Steps:

• Place ham in a Dutch oven or large kettle. Add cider, peppercorns and bay leaf. Add enough water just to cover; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour., Drain, reserving 3 cups cooking liquid; discard peppercorns and bay leaf. Remove skin from ham if desired; score the surface with shallow cuts, making diamond shapes. Insert whole cloves in the center of each diamond. Combine applesauce, horseradish and mustard; rub over ham., Place ham on a rack in shallow roasting pan; pour reserved liquid into pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour or until a thermometer reads 140°. Remove from the oven; cover with foil and let stand for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

HAM STEAKS WITH SAUTEED APPLES

Steps:

• In a skillet, heat butter and brown sugar together until butter is melted and brown sugar is dissolved. Add ham steak into pan and cook 3 - 4 minutes on each side until cooked through. Place ham steak on plate and top with fresh or warmed up sauteed apples.

CIDER-BRAISED HAM WITH YAMS AND APPLES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, stir together 1 cup cider, mustard, ginger and cloves. Bring to a simmer. Add yams. Cover and simmer until partially tender, 15 minutes. Add ham steak, covering with yams. Arrange apple wedges over top. Cover and simmer until apples and yams are tender and ham is heated though, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile in a small bowl, stir together cornstarch and 1 Tbsp. of cider until well mixed. With a slotted spoon, remove ham, yams and apples to a platter, cover with foil to keep warm.
• Stir a little of the hot pan liquid into the cornstarch mix until smooth. Stir cornstarch mix into the skillet. Cook over medium heat ' stirring until slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Divide ham yams among 4 plates. Spoon skillet sauce over. Garish.