Burnt Honey, Whiskey and Orange Glazed Ham

It's that time of year where you are tossing up where to source the perfect ham for Christmas lunch. Borrowdale, a Queensland based supplier of Australia's only carbon neutral hams, is a must have on the Christmas table and we have some delicious glazing recipes to share with you.

To guarantee each ham receives the time and care needed in order for that quality Christmas taste they are made in small batches. Each ham is cured using a traditional recipe and genuine Beechwood smoke, bringing to life an authentic artisan flavour.

To further enhance your Christmas hams flavour, Borrowdale has a selection of delectable glazing recipes to satisfy the whole family's appetite this festive season.

Serves: 20
Prep Time: 30 Mins
Cook Time: 1 Hr 15 Mins

Ingredients
1 x 8-10 kg ham leg, rind removed
Mustard and ham jam, to serve
3/4 cup honey
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup Scotch whiskey


Method
To make the glaze, place honey into a medium saucepan and bring to the boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes (the mixture will bubble so keep an eye on it while it is on the heat) or until deep golden. Remove from heat and stir in brown sugar, orange juice and whiskey. Return to heat and simmer, stirring often, for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool for 45 minutes or until syrupy.
Preheat oven to 180˚C fan-forced. Using a sharp knife or Stanley knife, score the ham fat (not the flesh) lengthways in 2cm intervals. Wrap the hock in foil (this prevents it from burning).
Place ham on a greased rack in a large baking dish lined with foil (see tip in'General Information' tab).
Brush the ham fat a few times to evenly coat with glaze. Bake for 50 minutes, brushing with remaining glaze occasionally, or until ham is golden and caramelised.
Slice and serve warm or cold with mustard and ham jam.

Available at selected stockists in NSW, VIC, QLD and NT, you can easily treat your family and friends to Australia's most environmentally conscious ham. Borrowdale has taken responsibility for its footprint and carbon emissions across the entire business and every product it produces. The hams are also free range with no added hormones and raised on an Australian family-run farm which is certified APIQ free range. So, the only thing you'll be left feeling guilty about is how many times you'll go back for another serve (sorry, not sorry).