Date & Orange Glazed Ham

SERVES 8-10 | 20 MINS PREP | 1 HR 10 MINS COOK TIME

INGREDIENTS

1 NZ leg ham

2 Tbsp date syrup
2 Tbsp hoisin sauce
Juice of 2 oranges
½ cup pineapple juice
2 Tbsp brown sugar
2 star anise
1 tsp mixed spice

METHOD

Preheat the oven to 230°C.

Prepare the ham by carefully removing the skin from the ham, ensuring to leave all of the fat behind to maximise flavour. Using a sharp knife, score the fat in a criss-cross pattern.

To make the glaze, place the  ingredients in a pot and bring to the boil until the sugar dissolves. Simmer for 2 minutes, then let cool. Remove the whole star anise.

Using a pastry brush, paint the glaze over the ham.

Place the ham in a deep baking tray and cook in the oven for 20 minutes. Then reduce the heat to 160°C and cook for an hour.

Once the ham is cooked, rest covered with foil for 10 minutes, then slice into thick pieces.

RECIPE & IMAGE THANKS TO PORK NZ

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