Vermont Country Baked Ham From Governor Howard Dean Md Recipes

VERMONT COUNTRY BAKED HAM FROM GOVERNOR HOWARD DEAN, M.D.

Steps:

• Simmer ham in cider for 2 hours.
• Drain, skin ham, and cover it with paste made from maple sugar, mustard, cloves, and water.
• Place in baking pan, pour cider over it, add raisins to pan, and bake 2-1/2 hours at 325 degrees.
• Baste frequently.
• Make thickened gravy of cider raisin drippings.

VERMONT COUNTRY SALAD

Steps:

• To prepare the vinaigrette, combine the syrup, vinegar, mustard, and garlic in a small bowl.
• Add the oil in a steady stream, whisking constantly.
• Season with the salt and pepper and set aside.
• Place the bacon in one layer in a skillet and set over medium heat.
• Cook, turning once or twice, until crispy, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Transfer to paper towel and let cool slightly.
• Crumble.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the greens, cheddar cheese, croutons and the bacon.
• Pour the vinaigrette over the top and toss to combine.
• Place a neat mound on each plate and serve immediately.

BAKED COUNTRY HAM

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Place ham in a heavy roasting pan.
• To make the glaze, mince garlic in a food processor.
• Add remaining ingredients; process until smooth.
• Pour glaze over ham and bake 1 hour, until ham is fully heated and glaze is well browned.
• Serve hot or at room temperature.