Recipes

[sunshine45]

what liquid do you usually use in your glaze for your ham?

we have always used pineapple juice, but a friend of mine is coming for easter and she is allergic to pineapple. we are debating between orange juice or apple juice or apple cider. any other suggestions?

[JeanLouiseFinch]

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@sunshine45 wrote:

what liquid do you usually use in your glaze for your ham?

we have always used pineapple juice, but a friend of mine is coming for easter and she is allergic to pineapple. we are debating between orange juice or apple juice or apple cider. any other suggestions?

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@sunshine45 - I don't glaze my ham, but orange or apple juice sound like decent alternatives.  Peach nectar or a jar of peach jelly might work too.  

[Marp]

Something else to consider is a balsamic glaze either alone or in combination with other ingredients.

If you do a search on the phrase balsamic glaze drizzled over ham there are a lot of recipes for balsamic glaze variations.

[Nydee]

I always use melted butter and  brown sugar mixed together and brush or pour over ham and I also lay pineapple slices on and around the ham.

[LizzieInSRQ]

In a small saucepan, a cup of brown sugar, 1/3 cup of mustard ( i like grainy for this but dijon  or even yellow should work) and a can of Coca Cola.( do NOT use Diet Coke as it will have a weird aftertaste when reduced). 

If you want: Add a 1/2 cup bourbon for depth ( tip from the internet). You can also  add tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar or Orange or Tart Cherry juice if you want a little acidity to balance the sweet. 

Simmer until thickened. About 15 min.  Baste on ham every 1/2 hour or so.

[Elodie2]

Dijon and honey.

[CalminHeart]

A light glaze of balsamic and oil dressing right out of the bottle works. 

[Sunshine Kate]

A glaze including pineapple juice is my favorite.  If I'm caught without, I'll use orange juice.  It's good too, I just prefer pineapple juice. 

[deepwaterdotter]

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@LizzieInSRQ wrote:

In a small saucepan, a cup of brown sugar, 1/3 cup of mustard ( i like grainy for this but dijon  or even yellow should work) and a can of Coca Cola.( do NOT use Diet Coke as it will have a weird aftertaste when reduced). 

If you want: Add a 1/2 cup bourbon for depth ( tip from the internet). You can also  add tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar or Orange or Tart Cherry juice if you want a little acidity to balance the sweet. 

Simmer until thickened. About 15 min.  Baste on ham every 1/2 hour or so.

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I've made this glaze with Dr. Pepper replacing the Coca-Cola.

[We rescue cats]

@Elodie2 Was just going to post the same thing! We have a beekeeper across the road from us and I just went and picked up some honey from her!