Kan Ham Calgary Recipes

KAN KAN

Steps:

• Fill up a deep pot with 2 gallons of water and 1 tablespoon salt. Place the pork chops in the water and let sit for about 1 hour. (For best results brine overnight in the refrigerator).
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Remove the pork chops from the brine and place in a large sheet pan. Mix the sofrito, olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, ground pepper and remaining 2 tablespoons salt in a bowl. Coat the pork chops with the mixture, then rub the annatto powder on the skin. Roast the pork chops for 15 minutes.
• Heat the oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F, then fry chops until the skin becomes crispy like chicharron, about 5 minutes.

OLD-FASHIONED BAKED HAM

Steps:

• Drain pineapple, reserving 2 tablespoons juice; set aside. Place ham in a baking dish. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes., In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, mustard, cloves, vinegar and reserved pineapple juice. Score top of ham. Place pineapple slices and cherries over ham; spoon glaze over top. , Bake 40-45 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 140°, basting occasionally.