Old-Fashioned Holiday Ham Dinner Recipe
(Family Features) - Remember walking into grandma's kitchen
and smelling that first whiff of holiday dinner in the oven? You can
recreate that same warm holiday feeling for your family with a
mouthwatering, hickory smoked ham.
There are a surprising number of ham cuts - how do you know
which one to choose? These tips from Cook's Ham will help you find just
what you need:
Spiral Sliced Hams
* Pre-sliced in a spiral fashion, so it's easy to serve
* Available as quarters, halves and wholes
* Quarter serves 7-10 people, half serves 15-20 people, whole serves
30-40 people
Half Ham
* No center steaks removed for more premium lean meat
* Larger than a portion ham
* Serves 15-20 people
Semi-Boneless Ham
* Fewer bones and less fat for more carvable lean meat
* Two of three bones removed so it's easier to carve
* Half serves 15-20 people, whole serves 30-40 people
Skinless Shankless Ham
* Less fat, less bone and more lean meat
* One of three bones removed so carving is easier
* Half serves 15-20 people, whole serves 30-40 people
Portioned Ham
* Best value for great bone-in ham flavor
* Since steaks have been removed, it is smaller than a half ham
* Serves 10-15 people
Ham Steaks
* Premium center cut slices
* Heat up in minutes for a quick and tasty meal
* Approximately 1 pound
* Serves 3-4 people
Thick Cut Ham Steaks
* Great for throwing on the grill
* Approximately 2 pounds
* Serves 6-8 people
Like a time machine that takes you back to the holidays of
old, naturally hickory smoked Cook's hams have been the centerpiece of
holiday meals for more than 65 years. When your kitchen fills with that
sweet aroma, you'll think about holidays gone by and the memories about
to be made.
For more quick and easy recipes, visit www.CooksHam.com
Preparation
- Begin by preparing ham according to heating instructions on
package label. Approximately 45 minutes before end of heating time,
prepare glaze by mixing glaze and dipping sauce, mustard and lemon
juice in small bowl until blended. Set aside until the last 10 minutes
of heating time.
- Make Cranberry Relish: Combine apples and juice in medium
saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low;
simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add cranberries; simmer an
additional 5 minutes, or until fruit is tender, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat; stir in marmalade and pecans. Set aside until ready
to eat. Or, if made in advance, cover and refrigerate until ready to
use.
- Uncover ham and brush with glaze for the last 10 minutes of
the heating time. Let stand 10 minutes. Carve and serve with Cranberry
Relish and reserved sauce.
SOURCE:
Cook's Ham
