It comes out 100% perfectly.
The glaze is just as good as freshly made and the ham flesh doesnt dry out at all.
Use this make-ahead glazed ham method for either my favouriteMaple Glazed Hamor classicBrown Sugar Glazed Ham!
Glazed ham I made the day before then reheated on the day for a Christmas party I catered for my mother. Not that I’m a professional cater. It’s just when mum asks…., well, we all know she’s not really asking!!
Nobody wants to be stuck in the kitchen when they have friends and family over.
Im still working on that part.
As for the not being stuck in the kitchen part?
Im getting pretty good at that.
And for Christmas feasting occasions, one of my handiest secret weapons is tomake glazed ham the day before!
Its just about getting that glaze just right!
Glazed ham I made the day before then reheated on the day for a Christmas party I catered for my mother. Not that I’m a professional cater. It’s just when mum asks…., well, we all know she’s not really asking!!
However, I do recommend covering if you have time to fully cool the ham.
For precaution and also so you dont cross contaminate foods with odours.
Nobody wants ham flavour infused in theirmini cheesecakes!
My favourite ham glaze –Maple Glazed Ham
Reheat Take the ham out of the fridge 2 hours prior.
Now, you have two options here.
What I do these days is to reheat only to rejuvenate the glaze which only takes around 40 minutes.
ClassicBrown Sugar Glazed Ham
But I do care about making the glaze nice and shiny again!
To reheat the glaze only,put it in the oven preheated to 180C/350F (160C fan forced).
Give it a baste just before serving to gloss is up again!
You shouldnt need oven time with the foil off to re-caramelise the glaze but you might if needed.
(As above, dont hesitate to oven grill/broil to speed things up and foil patch like mad!)
Baste,baste, baste as needed for a stunning shiny sticky finish!
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Or pour it into a saucepan and simmer on the stove.
Servethe ham as you ordinarily do!
Wrap paper around the handle, tie with a ribbon, stick a sprig of rosemary in!
Use any ham glaze!
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Life of Dozer
Dozer confirms he cant tell whether the glazed ham was made today or yesterday.
