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Ham 101 Ham 101 From "Ask DIY Cooking & Entertaining" episode DADC-110

Preparing a mouth-watering, succulent ham doesn't require extraordinary culinary skills -- or endless hours in the kitchen! Here, chef Paul Sturkey shares his secrets for delicious glazed ham....

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Basic Glazed Ham

1 partially cooked, bone-in ham (8-10 pounds)
1 cup honey
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 12-oz. can cola
1 cup orange juice or pineapple juice

Steps:

1. Combine sugars and spices; mix well.
   
2. Using a sharp knife, score the surface of the ham by cutting diagonal lines 1/2-inch deep and 1" apart to form a diamond pattern.
   
3. Pour cola and juice over ham.
   
4. Cover and place in a 350-degree oven for 35-45 minutes.
   
5. Remove from oven and brush with honey.
   
6. Pat sugar-spice mixture over entire ham.
   
7. Return to 350-degree oven and bake for an additional 30-35 minutes.
   
8. Remove from oven and let set 20 minutes before serving.

1 fully cooked, bone-in ham (8-10 pounds)
2 cups apricot jam
1 Tbs. dry mustard
1-1/2 Tbs. prepared horseradish
2 Tbs. white wine or water

Steps:

1. Combine jam, dry mustard, horseradish and white wine or water in a small sauce pan and heat to a boil.
   
2. Place mixture in a blender and puree until smooth.
   
3. Remove fully cooked ham from oven.
   
4. Using a sharp knife, score the surface of the ham by cutting diagonal lines 1/2-inch deep and 1" apart to form a diamond pattern.
   
5. Pour or brush mixture over cooked ham, then place in a 425-degree oven for 20-25 minutes.
   
6. Remove from oven and let set 20 minutes before serving.