Coffee-Glazed Ham
"Coffee is a great way to enhance a host of savory dishes. I have yet to try this, but am eager to do so. From Good Food Magazine, January 1988."
- Ready In:
- 1hr 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Serves:
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10
ingredients
- 1 (5 lb) fully cooked shank-half ham
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 3⁄4 cup hot water
- 1⁄2 cup dark brown sugar (packed)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground allspice
directions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Trim all fat from ham. Place ham on rack in roasting pan and bake 30 minutes.
- Dissolve espresso in hot water in 2-cup measure. Add remaining ingredients and stir to blend. Baste ham with coffee mixture and continue to bake for 45 minutes, basting every 10-15 minutes.
- Let stand 5-10 minutes, then cut into thin slices and serve.
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Reviews
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I have made this several times over the last year or more, and it's an excellent recipe. I don't use the 5# ham, as it's too much, except when company is present. I use ham steaks and the electric skillet. My family loves it, too.
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
JackieOhNo!
Stormville, New York
I didn't start cooking until my early 20's, even though I come from a family of accomplished and admired home cooks. While I grew up watching my Italian grandmother in the kitchen, I remained uninterested in trying anything on my own. As a young lady, I was known for being particularly ignorant in the kitchen, with no idea how to even make a hot dog! All this changed, however, when I got engaged. I realized it was time to let my inherent talents out of the bag. At the time, the New York Times had a weekly column called The 60-Minute Gourmet by Pierre Franey. Each week, I would follow these recipes diligently, and taught myself to cook that way. From there, I began to read cookbooks and consult with relatives on family recipes. At my ripe old age now, I feel I know enough to put together a very pleasing meal and have become accomplished in my own right. Having an Irish father and an Italian mother, I'm glad I inherited the cooking gene (and the drinking one too!). One thing I have learned is that simpler is always better! I always believe cooking fills a need to nurture and show love. After being widowed fairly young and living alone with my dog and cats, I stopped cooking for awhile, since I really had no one to cook for. I made care packages for my grown son occasionally, and like to cook weekly for my boyfriend, so I feel like I am truly back in the saddle!!
