Glazed Ham with Redcurrant and Citrus Jelly

A succulent cooked ham glazed with honey and mustard, served with a homemade spiced redcurrant and citrus jelly.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 977.6 kcals 7820.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 165 grams 1320.1 grams
Fat 16.1 grams 128.4 grams
Protein 38.8 grams 310.2 grams
Cook Time
50 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
750
g
Preserving Sugar
Estimated amount based on juice yield; for the jelly
100
g
Demerara Sugar
For the ham glaze
CondimentsSauces
50
ml
Red Wine Vinegar
For the jelly
0.5
tsp
English Mustard
For the ham glaze
Fruits
1
kg
Redcurrants
For the jelly
3
piece
Orange
Juice and zest
3
piece
Lemon
Juice and zest
Liquids
150
ml
Port
Red port for the jelly
50
ml
Redcurrant Juice
For the ham glaze
Meat
1.5
kg
Ham
Cooked corner of ham
NutsSeeds
2
piece
Cloves
Whole
1
piece
Cinnamon
Stick
2
sprig
Thyme
Leaves only
Other
150
g
Honey
Runny; for the ham glaze
Vegetables
1
pinch
Ginger
Ground

Steps

  • Simmer redcurrants in a pan with a little water until the fruit bursts.
  • Strain the fruit through a jelly bag into a bowl overnight.
  • Boil the measured juice with 450g of sugar per 600ml of liquid for 10 minutes.
  • Preheat your oven to 190°C.
  • Boil citrus juices and zest, then simmer with port, vinegar, and spices for 20 minutes.
  • Add 300g of the redcurrant jelly to the spiced liquid and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Mix honey, sugar, thyme, redcurrant juice, and mustard to create the glaze.
  • Score the ham in a diamond pattern and rub the glaze into the surface.
  • Roast the ham for 50 minutes while basting periodically.
  • Cool the ham to room temperature before slicing and serving with the jelly.