Juicy Baked Ham Bacon with Brown Sugar and Mustard Glaze

This baked ham bacon has a hint of spice from the cloves and sweetness from brown sugar and mustard glaze. Minimal effort is required for this simple recipe resulting in a juicy ham bacon that is delicious when served with parsley sauce, roast potatoes and vegetables. This a traditional Christmas recipe but can be enjoyed all year round, for any occasion and any leftovers are fantastic for a tasty succulent ham sandwich.

PREP TIME: 10 minutes

COOK TIME: 3 hours

RESTING TIME: 20 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 3 hours 20 minutes

SERVINGS: 12

nutrition (estimate)

Per Serving

Calories: 187kcal

Carbohydrates: 10g

Protein: 22g

Fat: 5g

Saturated Fat: 1g

Cholesterol: 51mg

Sodium: 1499mg

Potassium: 405mg

Sugar: 9g

Vitamin C: 37.3mg

Calcium: 19mg

Iron: 1.3mg


Ingredients

Ham Bacon

1.4kg boneless Ham Bacon Joint

1 large onion

2 bay leaves

1 tsp black peppercorns

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Glaze

100g soft brown sugar

2 tbsp Dijon mustard

2 tbsp wholegrain mustard

2 tbsp spiced rum  (OPTIONAL)

1 tsp cloves


METHOD

  1. Place the Ham Bacon in a large pan, cover in cold water. Add the sliced onion, bay leaves and peppercorns.
  2. Bring to the boil and simmer for roughly 1 Hour depending on the size of your Ham joint. Carefully remove from the pot and place on a chopping board. Leave to cool for 10 minutes.
  3. Using a sharp knife, carefully score the fat in diamond patterns using a sharp knife.
  4. Preheat the oven to 190°C/375°F and line a baking tray with foil.
  5. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, Djon and whole grain mustard and spiced rum in a bowl  until combined. Insert the cloves into the skin of the ham and spread them all over the ham joint. Then spoon ¾ of the glaze mixture from the bowl on top of the ham.
  6. Place the ham in the oven and cook for 2 hours, basting with the remaining glaze in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  7. Remove from the oven and rest the meat for 10 minutes before carving. Delicious served with parsley sauce, roast potatoes and vegetables.

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