Glazed Ham with Dried Cherry Caramelized Onions
3 pounds cooked boneless ham
4 tablespoons honey, divided use
1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
5 medium onions, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup dried tart cherries
1/3 cup cider vinegar
5 medium onions, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 cup almonds, sliced or slivered and toasted
Preheat oven to 325� F. Place ham on rack in shallow baking pan and
roast 45 minutes to 1 hour or until a meat thermometer registers
140� F., about 15-18 minutes per pound.
In a small bowl, combine honey, vinegar and 1 mustard. Brush ham
with glaze during the last 5 minutes of baking.
Saut� onions over medium heat in a dutch oven in butter for 12 to 15
minutes or until onions are just tender, stirring occasionally. Stir
in 1/2 cup dried cherries, 1/3 cup cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons
honey and 1/2 teaspoon cardamom. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
Stir in toasted almonds. Serve ham slices with onion mixture.
Makes 10 servings
Recipe courtesy of the National Pork Board |