Dromskinka Dream Ham Recipes

SWEDISH CHRISTMAS HAM (JULSKINKA)

Steps:

• Combine 1 cup salt, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/2 tablespoon of saltpeter. Massage this mixture all over the ham, coating the entire surface well.
• Place the ham in a food-safe container large enough to hold it, cover, and place in a very cool place for 3 days turning occasionally. (In the old days, a wooden or stone container would be used; I use a large bucket lined with an extra large zip top bag.).
• On the third day, bring the water to a boil, add the salt, sugar and saltpeter. Once the salt has dissolved, remove from the heat and cool.
• Pour the brine over the ham- it should be completely covered.
• ***If you don't have enough to cover, make more brine, using 1/2 cup salt and 1 tablespoon sugar for each quart of water. The amount you need will vary depending on the size of the ham and the size of the container you use.
• Cover the container, put it in a cool place, and leave for 10 days.
• After it has sat for 10 days, remove from the brine, and wipe well.
• Place fat side up in a pot of boiling water, covering the ham completely.
• Bring the water back to a boil, add the bay leaves, peppercorns and allspice berries, and cover.
• Simmer for 3 hours, or until tender.
• Remove from the cooking pot and take off the skin. Using a cloth, wipe off all of the loose fat. Place back in the water, and let cool.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Combine the egg white, mustard powder and sugar.
• Remove the ham from the water, pat dry, and coat with the egg white mixture.
• Sprinkle with the bread crumbs, patting them to ensure they stick to the egg coating.
• Place in the oven, and let bake until the bread crumbs are golden brown.
• Let cool completely, and slice to serve.

DROMSKINKA (DREAM HAM)

Steps:

• Place the ham slices in a shallow baking dish, and pour port wine over them. Marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Pour off the port wine from the ham into a medium bowl. Roll up each slice of ham lengthwise, and place side by side in the baking dish. Mix the cream, curry powder, and tomato puree into the port wine. Pour over the ham, making sure to get all of the slices covered. Dot the top with small pieces of butter.
• Bake uncovered for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the ham begins to brown on top.

DROMMAR

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
• Place butter in a large heavy skillet and cook over medium-low heat without stirring for about 15 minutes, or until butter is a light tan color. Pour into mixing bowl. Place over a bowl of cold water and chill until firm.
• Add sugar, baking powder, vanilla and cardamom; beat until combined. Stir in flour.
• Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Top each with an almond; press almond slightly into dough.
• Bake until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove to wire rack and cool.