dinner · gluten-free
Hamon (pineapple-glazed Christmas ham)
Filipino Noche Buena ham simmered in pineapple juice and brown sugar, then glazed and caramelized.
- Time
- 180min
- Steps
- 5
Ingredients
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Contains milk.
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Method
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1
Simmer ham in pineapple juice, sugar and spices 1.5–2 hours, turning.
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2
Reduce some of the liquid to a syrup.
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3
Score the ham and stud with cloves.
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4
Brush with glaze and bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20 minutes, basting (or torch the sugar crust), until the centre reaches 63°C (145°F); rest 3 minutes.
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5
Decorate with pineapple and cherries; serve sliced with pandesal.
