Ham is a Kraklio family favorite and usually requires two! This has become the favorite way for all to enjoy. – Joe
This recipe gives your ham a tender-on-the-inside, crispy-on-the-outside treatment using a sweet and savory rub. The mix of flavorful ingredients with the natural saltiness of the ham makes this a delicious holiday tradition (and it makes the whole house smell good).
Nostalgia Farms Gingersnap-coated Ham
Ingredients:
1 bone-in picnic ham
2 cups crushed gingersnaps
1 cup brown sugar
¼ cup honey
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 orange
Directions:
1. Score ham in diamond shape cutting through the fat only.
2. Zest orange and add to the above ingredients, add enough fresh orange juice to make a thick paste.
3. Coat ham evenly with gingersnap paste using hands to work into cuts and over all.
4. Place in refrigerator for two hours or overnight.
5. Roast in uncovered in 350 oven until internal temperature reads 160 degrees. Let rest 15-20 minutes before carving.
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Joe Dennis is a farmer at Nostalgia Farms in Walcott, Iowa. Together with his partner, Ed Kraklio, they sell locally-grown, organic produce at the Freight House Farmer’s Market in downtown Davenport, IA near LeClaire Park, every Tuesday (3-6 pm) and Saturday (8 am -1 pm). You can visit the farm’s website at: www.nostalgiafarms.com. Read more of Farmer Joe’s blog posts on MVHNews, or try any of the Nostalgia Farms recipes on this website. |
