Boiled Ham Recipe
Description: Share the love with this delightful Boiled Ham recipe, perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy winter dinner, a festive Christmas feast, or a gathering with friends and family.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5 stars)
Review Count: 6 reviews
Calories per Serving: 4.7 kcal
Nutritional Information per Serving:
- Total Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 0.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 1.1g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Protein: 0.1g
Servings: 12
Ingredients:
- 1 ham
- 1 bouquet garni
- 2 onions
Instructions:
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | 2 hours | 2 hours 5 minutes |
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Preparation:
- The night before cooking, place the ham in a bowl of cold water to soak. This step helps remove some of the salt and tenderize the meat.
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Cooking:
- In a large cooking pot with a lid, place the soaked ham.
- Add the onions and bouquet garni to the pot.
- Cover the ham with cold water.
- Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
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Simmering:
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, ensuring the water is barely bubbling.
- Cover the pot with the lid to trap the steam.
- Allow the ham to simmer for 20 minutes per pound of meat. This slow cooking process ensures tender, juicy ham.
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Cooling:
- Once the cooking time is complete, remove the pot from heat.
- Allow the ham to cool in the cooking liquid. This prevents it from tensing up and drying out, resulting in tender and flavorful meat.
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Serving:
- Once cooled, remove the ham from the cooking liquid and slice it thinly.
- Serve warm or chilled, depending on your preference.
- Enjoy your delicious boiled ham with your favorite sides and condiments.
Tips:
- For added flavor, you can add herbs and spices to the cooking liquid, such as bay leaves, peppercorns, or cloves.
- Leftover boiled ham can be refrigerated and used in sandwiches, salads, or casseroles for easy and flavorful meals throughout the week.
- To make a glaze for your boiled ham, combine honey, mustard, and brown sugar, then brush it over the ham before baking or broiling until caramelized and golden brown.
