Indian Citrus, Raisin and Honey Glazed City Ham With Baby Carrot

May 26, 2023May 26, 20230 0
Indian Citrus, Raisin and Honey Glazed City Ham With Baby Carrot - A Savory And Spicy Delight
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Prep

30 min

Cook

2.5-3 hrs

Ready In

3.5-4 hrs

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

6 lbs ham ( Any will do , follow cooking instructions for the type of ham )
3 small onions
3 fresh cayenne peppers
3 Thai chiles ( any pepper will do here )
3 lbs baby carrots
2 large navel oranges or 4 -5 clementines
1 jar apricot preserves
3/4 cup white raisins
1 can crushed pineapple in juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons local raw honey
1 tablespoon garam masala ( or use your favorite curry )
2 teaspoons allspice
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon blood orange olive oil ( or olive oil with zest of 1 orange )
1/2 cup cream sherry
whole cloves

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10-12
Calories
345
Sugar
28g
Fat
12g
This Indian Citrus, Raisin, and Honey Glazed City Ham With Baby Carrot is a perfect combination of savory and sweet flavors with a spicy kick that will leave your taste buds tingling. This recipe is a flavorful twist on a classic holiday ham that combines Indian-inspired spices with sticky citrus and tangy apricot preserves and honey. The baby carrots are a healthy and flavorful addition that blends wonderfully with the ham's caramelized sweetness, making it a dish that's both delicious and nutritious. Impress your guests with this easy-to-prepare dish that can serve a large group, making it ideal for any family gathering or celebration.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.Score the ham in a diamond pattern about 1/2 inch deep and poke a clove into each diamond.
3.Put the ham in a roasting pan and add water to the bottom of the pan, covering the bottom.
4.Dice and quarter 2 onions and add to the pan with cayenne peppers, Thai chiles and cloves, mixing around, so they are evenly distributed.
5.Grate zest of 1-2 oranges or clementines and add to a small glass bowl with apricot preserves, white raisins, juice from 1 orange or clementine, pineapple in juice, brown sugar, honey, garam masala, allspice, cinnamon, and blood orange olive oil, mix until combined.
6.Pour mixture over the ham.
7.Roast ham for 2 hours, basting it once every 30 minutes.
8.Add baby carrots around the ham, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle salt and pepper.
9.Roast for another 30-45 minutes or until the carrots and ham look caramelized. Serve hot.

PROS

The ham is succulent, sticky, sweet, with tangy citrus and spicy notes that blend perfectly with the Indian-inspired spices and the tangy-sweet apricot glaze.

Baby Carrots are the perfect side dish for this meal; they are buttery, tender, and packed with flavors.
They complement the ham wonderfully, and the roasting process enhances their natural sweetness.

This recipe can feed up to 10-12 guests, making it a perfect dish for a family gathering or holiday.

CONS

The dish might require some time and patience to prepare, especially when it comes to scoring the ham and adding the cloves.
It may seem too intimidating for beginners.

The recipe calls for a long time in the oven, making sure the ham and the carrots are caramelized and cooked through.
Make sure you have the time and patience to watch over the oven when preparing this meal.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Ham is a protein-rich food that’s an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, such as thiamine, niacin, riboflavin and zinc. However, it is also high in sodium, so this dish should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Baby carrots are low in calories, high in fiber, and a good source of vitamin A, C, and K, as well as potassium. The roasting process locks in the nutrients and the flavor, making it a healthy and flavorful side dish.

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