Glazed Christmas Ham

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:08:09 GMT

Step 1

To remove skin, use a small, sharp knife to cut through the skin 10cm from the top of the hock (knuckle end of the leg).

Step 2

Gently slide knife under skin to separate it from the fat; gently peel back to reveal a layer of white fat.

Step 3

Use a knife to score fat diagonally, using a criss-cross pattern at about 2 cm intervals without cutting into the meat.

Step 4

When ready to glaze, preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Line a large baking dish with 2 layers of baking paper.

Step 5

Insert one clove into each 'diamond' corners where knife scores intersect.

Step 6

Mix glaze ingredients together until sugar has dissolved. Brush half the mixture onto the fat of the ham, making sure to get into the crevasses made by scoring.

Step 7

Place baking dish on lowest shelf of oven and cook for 30 minutes, removing every 10 minutes to baste ham with remaining glaze.

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