Cherry, Mustard and Balsamic Glazed Leg of Ham
Cherry, mustard and balsamic combine to beautifully glaze this leg of ham.
How long will it take?
1 hour 35 minutes
What’s the serving size?
Serves 16
What do I need?
- 1 x 7-8 kg ham leg, skin removed
- Fresh cherries, to serve
- Dijon mustard to serve
For the glaze
- ¾ cup cherry jam
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
How do I make it?
- Preheat oven to 180C.
- Using a sharp knife, score the ham fat (not the flesh) crossways in ½ centimetre intervals.
- Wrap the ham hock in foil (this prevents it from burning). Place the ham on a greased rack in a large baking dish lined with foil. For ease use a large disposable foil roasting dish.
- To make the glaze, combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to the boil, stirring, over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Brush ham two to three times with the glaze to evenly coat with the glaze. Roast for 1 hour, brushing with glaze every 15 minutes, or until ham is golden and caramelised. Set aside to cool for 30 minutes.
- Slice and serve warm or cold with cherries and extra Dijon mustard.
