Alton Brown S City Ham Recipe

Ingredients for Alton Brown S City Ham

• Ham
• Brown Mustard
• Dark Brown Sugar
• 2 tablespoons bourbon (optional)
• Gingersnap Cookies

How to Make Alton Brown S City Ham

1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).
2. Remove ham from packaging, rinse thoroughly under cold water, and pat dry.
3. Place ham, cut-side down, in a roasting pan.
4. Using a small paring knife, score the ham's surface from bottom to top, creating a spiral pattern. Rotate the ham after each cut to ensure scores are no more than 2 inches across. Repeat the scoring process in the opposite direction to form a diamond pattern.
5. Tent the ham loosely with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the ham.
6. Bake for 3-4 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 130°F (54°C).
7. Remove the foil. Using tongs, gently pull away any diamond-shaped skin and excess fat.
8. Increase oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
9. Pat the ham dry with paper towels.
10. Brush the ham liberally with Dijon mustard, ensuring even coverage.
11. Sprinkle the mustard-coated ham with the packed brown sugar, pressing lightly to adhere.
12. Lightly spritz the brown sugar layer with bourbon (if using).
13. Sprinkle the crushed cookies generously over the brown sugar layer.
14. Insert the meat thermometer back into the ham.
15. Return the ham to the oven and bake until the internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C), approximately 1 hour.
16. Remove ham from oven and let it rest for at least 30 minutes before carving and serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful ham.