Balsamic Glazed Ham

 balsamicham.jpegIngredients

1 - bone-in skinless smoked ham, shank or butt end portion, 6-8 lbs.
1 cup Aged Maple Balsamic, Vanilla Bean Balsamic or our Aged Cinnamon-Pear Balsamic

2 tablespoons grainy mustard like our La Favorita from France

Directions

Preheat the oven to 325.  

Line a large roasting pan with foil.  With a sharp knife, score the fat all over the ham in a diamond pattern.

Place the ham, cut side down, in the roasting pan and cover tightly with foil. Bake  for 1 hour.

Meanwhile, reduce the balsamic to 1/2 cup, by gently simmering it in a medium sauce pan set over low heat.

This process should be done slowly, taking approximately 25-30 minutes to complete.  When the balsamic

condimento has become thick and syrupy and is reduced by half, remove from heat and whisk in the Dijon

mustard.
After baking for an hour, remove the ham from the oven and increase the oven temperature to 350.  

Using a pastry brush, liberally apply the balsamic glaze all over the ham, paying special attention to

working it in to the scored portions.  Cover just the shank end with a small piece of foil to prevent

it from burning.  Return the uncovered ham to the oven and roast for approximately 35 minutes, or until

the glaze has caramelized and the ham is golden brown.  

 

 

Copyright Rachel Bradley 2011