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Baked Limerick Ham Serves Many Recipe

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this unforgettable Baked Limerick Ham! This festive recipe features a succulent ham, slow-cooked to perfection with a hint of apple cider (or Jameson whiskey for an adult twist!). Impress your guests with this show-stopping centerpiece, perfect for a memorable family feast. Learn how to achieve a perfectly glazed, flavorful ham that's tender and juicy. A delicious and heartwarming St. Patrick's Day tradition you'll want to repeat year after year!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 155 mins
Calories 35.4 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Baked Limerick Ham Serves Many 16

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Limerick Ham Serves Many

  • 1 (5-7 lb) smoked ham, boneless or bone-in
  • 1 gallon apple cider
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup whole grain mustard or Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon whole cloves
  • 1 gallon apple juice
  • 1 quart water

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How to Make Baked Limerick Ham Serves Many

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place ham in a large roasting pan. Cover with cold water and bring to a slow boil on the stovetop.
  3. Drain the water and add apple cider (or apple juice/water mixture). Return ham to the pan and bring to just below a boil.
  4. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 20 minutes per pound of ham.
  5. Remove the pan from heat and let the ham rest in the liquid for 30 minutes.
  6. Remove ham from the liquid and carefully remove the rind.
  7. Score the fat in a criss-cross or diamond pattern using a sharp knife.
  8. Stud the ham with whole cloves at the intersections of the scored pattern.
  9. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and mustard. Rub the mixture evenly over the surface of the ham.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for an additional 10 minutes per pound.
  11. Remove from oven and let rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
  12. Serve warm with boiled potatoes and Brussels sprouts. Enjoy with a shot of Jameson Irish Whiskey (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

35g

Fat

0g

Carbs

3g

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