Balsamic And Dijon Glazed Ham With Roasted Pearl Onions Recipe

How to Make Balsamic And Dijon Glazed Ham With Roasted Pearl Onions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 lb pearl onions and cook for 2 minutes.
2. Drain the onions immediately.
3. Trim the root ends of the onions, leaving the base intact.
4. Peel the onions.
5. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
6. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup Dijon mustard, and 1/4 cup brown sugar to create the glaze.
7. Transfer the peeled onions to an 11x7x2-inch glass baking dish.
8. Add 2/3 cup of the balsamic glaze, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 cup water to the onions.
9. Toss gently to coat the onions evenly.
10. Cover the baking dish with foil.
11. Line a large roasting pan with foil.
12. Score the ham with a 1/2-inch deep diamond pattern, making sure not to cut all the way through.
13. Place the ham in the prepared roasting pan.
14. Place the covered baking dish of onions into the oven alongside the ham.
15. Roast the ham and onions for 45 minutes.
16. Remove the foil from the onions.
17. Continue roasting the ham and onions for 25 minutes.
18. Baste the ham with some of the remaining glaze.
19. Continue roasting for another 50 minutes, basting the ham with glaze every 10 minutes, until the ham is deeply browned and glazed.
20. Remove the ham and onions from the oven.
21. Transfer the ham to a large platter.
22. Transfer the onion mixture to a serving bowl.
23. Serve the ham immediately, passing the roasted pearl onions separately.