Christmas Ham

A Christmas ham is the ultimate centrepiece for your festive feast. Glazed with sticky honey, spiced with cloves, and finished with a tangy mustard kick, it’s a flavour-packed crowd-pleaser. Perfect for the big day, next-day sandwiches, or sneaky fridge raids, it’s a classic that always delivers!

Ingredients

Method

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Large orange, sliced and studded with cloves

Ham joint

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Apple juice

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Notes

The aromatics I used were cloves, peppercorns, cinnamon, and star anise. I slow cooked my ham but you can also cook it on the hob. Cook it for 20 minutes per 450g plus an additional 20 minutes.

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