Great British Celebration Ham

Honey-glazed ham served with roasted potatoes, honey-caramelised carrots and parsnips, and sautéed chestnuts with sprout tops.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 3025.1 kcals 24200.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 181.4 grams 1450.8 grams
Fat 147.6 grams 1180.4 grams
Protein 243.8 grams 1950.2 grams
Cook Time
120 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
75
g
Fruits
1
piece
Orange
zest only
Liquids
500
ml
Chicken Stock
reduced or chicken gravy
Meat
10
kg
Whole Leg Ham
on the bone, pre-cooked
NutsSeeds
30
piece
Cloves
whole
500
g
Chestnuts
peeled
1
unit
Salt
to taste
1
unit
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
100
ml
Vegetable Oil
plus extra for frying
Other
500
g
Honey
runny
100
g
Honey
for vegetables
Vegetables
20
piece
Potatoes
peeled and halved
15
piece
Carrots
peeled
15
piece
Parsnips
peeled

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 140°C.
  • Score the ham fat into diamonds, stud with cloves, and place on a tray rack.
  • Bake ham for one hour, basting with honey every 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with orange zest, cover with foil, and rest for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 200°C for the vegetables.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large roasting tin in the oven.
  • Parboil potatoes for 5-10 minutes, then drain and steam dry.
  • Roast potatoes in hot oil for 40-50 minutes until golden.
  • Parboil carrots and parsnips until tender and drain.
  • Fry carrots and parsnips in oil, adding honey to caramelise them.
  • Sauté chestnuts in butter, then stir in sprout tops and seasoning.
  • Carve the ham and serve with prepared vegetables and gravy.