Old-fashioned braised ham

• For 8 people
• Preparation time (dont cuisson) : 180 minutes
• Cooking time : 120 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Fully cooked ham : 1 5 pounds
• Braising Liquid
  • Apple cider : 2 cups
  • Brown sugar : 1/2 cup
  • Dijon mustard : 2 tablespoons
  • Cloves : 10 whole
  • Cinnamon stick : 1 piece
  • Bay leaves : 2 leaves
  • Water : 2 cups

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Steps

• Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
• Place the ham in a large roasting pan.
• In a saucepan, combine the apple cider, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, cloves, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
• Pour the braising liquid over the ham in the roasting pan.
• Cover the roasting pan tightly with aluminum foil.
• Bake the ham in the preheated oven for 2 hours.
• Remove the foil and baste the ham with the braising liquid.
• Increase the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking for an additional 30 minutes, or until the ham is nicely browned.
• Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Tips

• Serve the braised ham with the remaining braising liquid as a sauce.
• Leftover braised ham can be used in sandwiches or added to soups and stews for extra flavor.

Information

• Braising the ham in a flavorful liquid helps to keep it moist and infuses it with delicious flavors.
• This old-fashioned braised ham is perfect for special occasions or holiday dinners.