Jamaican Ginger Beer Glazed Ham
Jamaican Ginger Beer Glazed Ham
Ingredients
For Boiling the Ham
- 2 pounds raw ham joint
- 1 onion, large, peeled and halved
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 4 fresh thyme sprigs
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1 red pepper, halved (such as a Fresno or mini sweet pepper)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon allspice berries
- 12 fluid ounces Old Jamaica Ginger Beer
- as needed water or stock, to cover ham
For the Glaze
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Instructions
- 1
Place the raw ham joint in a large pot. Arrange the halved onion, chopped celery, chopped carrots, fresh thyme sprigs, smashed garlic cloves, halved red pepper, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, and allspice berries around the ham.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Pour in the entire can of Old Jamaica Ginger Beer, then add enough additional water or stock to fully submerge the ham.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Bring the pot to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 hours. This slow cooking process will make the ham very succulent and juicy.
⏱️ 120 min
- 4
After 2 hours, carefully remove the cooked ham from the pot and set aside. Strain the cooking liquid into a clean saucepan, discarding all the solids (vegetables, herbs, and spices).
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
To the strained liquid, add the brown sugar and maple syrup. Cook this mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it has reduced by half and achieved a thick, syrupy consistency, forming the glaze. This will take approximately 20-30 minutes.
⏱️ 25 min
- 6
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Place the cooked ham in a baking dish, optionally lined with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
Pour the prepared thick glaze generously over the ham.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Place the ham in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 30 to 35 minutes, basting the ham with the glaze every couple of minutes to build up a rich, caramelized coating.
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 350
- 9
Once the ham is beautifully glazed and caramelized, remove it from the oven. Allow it to cool and rest for about 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
⏱️ 30 min
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Jamaican Ginger Beer Glazed Ham
Ingredients
For Boiling the Ham
- 2 pounds raw ham joint
- 1 onion, large, peeled and halved
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 4 fresh thyme sprigs
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1 red pepper, halved (such as a Fresno or mini sweet pepper)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon allspice berries
- 12 fluid ounces Old Jamaica Ginger Beer
- as needed water or stock, to cover ham
For the Glaze
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Instructions
- 1
Place the raw ham joint in a large pot. Arrange the halved onion, chopped celery, chopped carrots, fresh thyme sprigs, smashed garlic cloves, halved red pepper, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, and allspice berries around the ham.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Pour in the entire can of Old Jamaica Ginger Beer, then add enough additional water or stock to fully submerge the ham.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Bring the pot to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 hours. This slow cooking process will make the ham very succulent and juicy.
⏱️ 120 min - 4
After 2 hours, carefully remove the cooked ham from the pot and set aside. Strain the cooking liquid into a clean saucepan, discarding all the solids (vegetables, herbs, and spices).
⏱️ 10 min - 5
To the strained liquid, add the brown sugar and maple syrup. Cook this mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it has reduced by half and achieved a thick, syrupy consistency, forming the glaze. This will take approximately 20-30 minutes.
⏱️ 25 min - 6
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Place the cooked ham in a baking dish, optionally lined with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
Pour the prepared thick glaze generously over the ham.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Place the ham in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 30 to 35 minutes, basting the ham with the glaze every couple of minutes to build up a rich, caramelized coating.
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 350 - 9
Once the ham is beautifully glazed and caramelized, remove it from the oven. Allow it to cool and rest for about 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
⏱️ 30 min