Crunchy almonds add a wonderful texture to the traditional glazed ham.
Ingredients
- 6kg whole leg ham on the bone
- 1 cup (250ml) orange juice
- 3/4 firmly packed cup (165g) brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup (175g) honey
- 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur
- 1/4 cup (40g) slivered almonds
Method
- Step 1Preheat oven to 180°C. Use a small sharp knife to cut around ham shank in a zigzag pattern. Carefully run knife under the rind, around the edge of the ham. Gently lift off the skin in 1 piece by running your fingers between the rind and the fat. Discard skin.
- Step 2Using a small sharp knife, score the fat in a diamond pattern. Pour 1/2 cup (125ml) water in a large roasting pan. Place a wire rack in the pan and place ham on rack.
- Step 3Combine orange juice, sugar, mustard, honey and Grand Marnier in a small bowl. Brush half the glaze over the ham, then bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Step 4Add the almonds to the remaining glaze and stir to combine. Spoon the almond mixture over the ham. Return to the oven for a further 15-20 minutes or until almonds are lightly toasted and caramelised. Remove from oven. Rest for 15 minutes, loosely covered with foil, before carving into slices.
- High protein
- Low carb
- Lower gi
Nutrition
3519 kj
Energy
24g
Fat Total
8g
Saturated Fat
1g
Fibre
110g
Protein
295mg
Cholesterol
7515.01mg
Sodium
42g
Carbs (sugar)
42g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
- Author: Sarah Hobbs
- Image credit: Ben Dearnley
- Publication: delicious.
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