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Guava & Persimmon Holiday Ham Glaze
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Guava & Persimmon Holiday Ham Glaze
Total Time2 hrs 20 mins
Skill LevelBeginner
Servings8
Total Time2 hrs 20 mins
Skill LevelBeginner
Servings8-10

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Spiral Sliced Smoked HamKey IngredientSpiral Sliced Smoked Ham
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Ingredients
Key IngredientProduct ImageSpiral Sliced Smoked Ham
 
1 Farmer John® Spiral Sliced Ham, Bone Guard Removed
 
1 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter
 
1 Shallot, Finely Minced
 
1 Cup Guava Jelly
 
4 Tbsp. (Cuban – Bacardi) Dark Rum
 
2 Tbsp. Fresh Lemon Juice
 
1 Tbsp. Lemon Zest
 
1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
 
1/2 Tsp. All Spice
 
1 Tbsp. Soy Sauce
 
Pinch Of Salt
 
4-5 “Fuyu” Persimmons (Peeled & Sliced About ¼” Width , Remove Any White Core)
 
(Optional) Garnish: Rosemary Sprigs And More Fresh Persimmon Wedges To Decorate Your Ham Platter
 
Cuban Dark Rum May Be Substituted With Apple Juice.
Spiral Sliced Smoked HamKey IngredientSpiral Sliced Smoked Ham
Directions
1Prepare ham according to package directions.
2Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and cook shallots, stirring frequently until softened. Stir in guava jelly, rum, lemon juice & lemon zest. Stir to soften the jelly, then add the brown sugar, all spice, soy sauce & salt. Continue to cook, stirringly occasionally until rum is reduced, about 2-3 minutes. Medium/low heat. Glaze will also thicken as it cools.
3During the last 45 minutes before ham is done, generously brush and spoon glaze over ham every 15 minutes, until cooking time is over. During the 30 minute glazing time, add the sliced persimmons all around the ham, and coat both ham and persimmons generously with more glaze for caramelization,
4When ham is done let ham rest 15 minutes before serving. * Stir any ham drippings into the remaining glaze and put in sauce boat.
5Arrange ham on serving platter with caramelized persimmons and decorate with the rosemary sprigs. Serve extra glazed sauce alongside the sliced ham… & enjoy!!
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