THE CHRISTMAS HAMPrecooked, tenderized ham 1 cups of dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons of flour 2 tablespoons of brandy 1/2 teaspoons of ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger Grapes Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place ham fat side up, in an open roasting pan and roast until brown and tender, about 1/2 hour longer than the package calls for. Remove ham from oven and increase oven temperature to 425 degrees. Cut the skin off ham, leaving 1/2 inch of fat. Cut the skin off ham, leaving 1/2 inch of fat. Score the fat with a sharp knife in diagonal lines, running in opposite directions to make diamond pattern. Combine brandy, cloves, cinnamon, ginger, sugar and flour and rub well over ham. Return to oven, roast 20 more minutes. With wooden toothpicks, attach to top and side a small bunch of grapes. Serve with mustard sauce.
CHRISTMAS HAM MUSTARD SAUCE:1/2 cup of mayonnaise 1/2 cup of sour cream 3 tablespoons of brown mustard Beat mayonnaise and sour cream until light and fluffy. Stir in mustard. |
