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We are usually all “Turkeyed” out come Easter, so we go in a different direction…Ham!

Though you might think it’s unconventional, this is my grandmother’s method of preparing a Holiday Ham – It is delicious beyond measure served hot, and oh so good served cold for a picnic or buffet…You’ll wake up craving ham sandwiches during the night! Enjoy! ~ Kimberly Edwards ;D

Type: Main
Serve With: Holiday feast
Prep Time: ~ 15 min
Cook Time: 30 min + 20-30 min/lb of ham + 20 min cooling time

Ingredients:

Instructions:
* Regardless of whether you are using a processed or unprocessed ham, we use the same method.

1. Place ham into a large stock pot of water that has been combined with bay leaf, peppercorns, onion and gingerale.

2. Bring to a boil and simmer for 20-30 min/lb of ham.

* Tip: Regardless of how long it’s been boiling, the internal temperature needs to measure 165 degrees with a meat thermometer.

3. Partly cool the ham in the water, drain and remove the fatty skin.

* Tip: We love it just like this – sliced and arranged on a platter, but for extra special occasions, we continue preparation…

4. Place ham on a roasting platter and rub all sides and top with brown sugar.

5. Place maraschino cherries and pineapple slices all over ham using toothpicks.

6. Roast ham uncovered at 325 degrees for 30 min, frequently basting with some pineapple juice mixed with brown sugar.

* Tip: Basting with pineapple juice and brown sugar will make the ham nice & shiny, which will be perfect for a beautiful display.

7. Slice ham and serve accentuating cherries and pineapple slices.

* Tip: Serve extra basting liquid in a gravy boat.

8. Enjoy with a wonderful Holiday Feast!

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This is so gorgeous when served and tastes even better…Make sure you plan accordingly so that you will have leftovers.

I hope you enjoyed this installment of Cooking With Kimberly! Until next time…

Eat Deliciously,

Kimberly Edwards ;D

P.S. When cooking meat, it is essential to have a meat thermometer on hand! This is a great one to use:

Dial Meat Thermometer

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