When you bake a ham like this, you can count on about 10 to 15 minutes baking time per poun. Not only is this good straight out of the oven, the ham makes amazing sandwiches
the next day.
One cooked, bone-in, butt portion ham, 6 to 7 pounds
1 loosely packed cup dark brown sugar
3/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup Creole mustard, or other spicy, whole-grained mustard
1/2 cup dark molasses
3 tablespoons horseradish
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
For the potatoes:
7 small sweet potatoes (about 3 pounds), peeled
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
1. Rinse the ham under cold running water. Pat dry and place on a work surface. With a sharp knife, score parallel lines, 1-inch apart and 1/4-inch deep,across the rounded, skin side of the ham. Turn the ham 180 degrees and score in a similar fashion to create a grid pattern across the ham. Put the hamin a two-gallon plastic storage bag or in a container that will accomadate the ham.
2. Combine the remaining ingredients in a large mixing bowl, whisking to mix. Pour the mixture into the bag with the ham and seal. Gently squeeze the bag to evenly distribute the marinade around the ham. Refrigerate for 24 hours. Preheat the oven to 350.
3. For the potatoes: Cut the potatoes in quarters lengthwise and put in a large mixing bowl. Toss with the vegetable oil, salt, cinnamon, allspice, andthe sugar. Arrange the potatoes in a layer on the bottom of a large roasting pan. Remove the ham from the bag and reserve the marinade. Set the ham, scored side up, on top of the potatoes. Bake for 45 minutes.
4. Pour the marinade into a medium saucepan and bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until it has thickened and will coat the back of a spoon, about 20 minutes.
5. Remove the ham from the oven and evenly baste all sides with the marinade. Return to the oven and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the ham from the oven and baste again. 6. Turn the sweet potatoes that are along the side of the ham. Return the ham to the oven and bake, basting every 15 minutes, for 1 1/2 hours.
Remove from the oven and allow to stand for 15 minutes before carving. Serve with the sweet potatoes. Makes 8 servings
Kay?s notes:
I have revised this recipe somewhat but it is essentially Emeril?s recipe.
You do not have to make the potatoes in this recipe. Although it is an easy way to get your protein and starch portions of the meal done in one pan.
Use a disposable aluminum pan since the marinade forms a sticky crust on the bottom of the pan which is difficult to clean. Much easier to just throw the pan in the trash!