Spice-Crusted Ham with Maple Mustard Sauce

Health score
30%
Spice-Crusted Ham with Maple Mustard Sauce
1500 min.
8
1205kcal

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If you're looking to impress your family and friends at your next gathering, look no further than this exquisite Spice-Crusted Ham with Maple Mustard Sauce. This dish not only serves as a showstopper but also fills the air with an irresistible aroma that sets the mood for a delightful meal. With the perfect blend of flavors from the mixed peppercorns and whole coriander seeds, this ham delivers a unique and tantalizing taste that makes it stand out from ordinary holiday fare.

Imagine a beautifully roasted ham, its exterior gold and crisp, with juicy, tender meat waiting to be savored. The garlic and buttery spice paste adds depth and richness, while the accompanying maple mustard sauce introduces a sweet and tangy contrast that elevates each bite. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or any celebratory occasion, this dish is not just a meal; it’s an experience.

With a generous serving size of eight, this recipe is well-suited for family gatherings or festive celebrations. The hands-on cooking time is modest, allowing you more time to enjoy the company of your guests. Whether served with a side of roasted vegetables or your favorite starch, this Spice-Crusted Ham is sure to leave everyone asking for seconds. So roll up your sleeves, gather the ingredients, and prepare to make culinary memories that will last long after the meal is over!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon peppercorns mixed white green black (containing , pink, , and peppercorns but not allspice)
  • large bunches garnish: flat-leaf parsley fresh
  • tablespoon flour all-purpose
  •  garlic cloves 
  • pound shank-end ham fully cooked
  • servings accompaniment:maple mustard sauce 
  • 1.5 teaspoons sea salt fine
  • tablespoons butter unsalted softened
  • tablespoon coriander seeds whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • roasting pan
  • kitchen thermometer

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Remove any thick skin from ham and all but about 3/4-inch layer of fat.
  3. Mince and mash garlic with salt to a paste. Coarsely grind coriander and peppercorns in coffee/spice grinder and stir together with flour, butter, and garlic paste in a bowl.
  4. Spread spice paste all over ham, then put ham, cut side down, in a greased large roasting pan.
  5. Bake in middle of oven until crust is golden and an instant-read thermometer inserted into center (do not touch bone) registers 150°F, about 1 1/4 hours.
  6. Transfer ham to a platter and let stand 15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1205kcal
Protein33.29%
Fat61.34%
Carbs5.37%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.69
Glycemic Load
5.73
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
39.232608789983%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.54mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1204.61kcal
60.23%
Fat:80.5g
123.84%
Saturated Fat:29.85g
186.55%
Carbohydrates:15.85g
5.28%
Net Carbohydrates:15.21g
5.53%
Sugar:12.01g
13.35%
Cholesterol:292.51mg
97.5%
Sodium:5823.43mg
253.19%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:98.29g
196.58%
Vitamin B1:2.75mg
183.53%
Selenium:103.78µg
148.25%
Vitamin B3:20.35mg
101.75%
Phosphorus:979.93mg
97.99%
Vitamin B6:1.75mg
87.33%
Vitamin B2:1.27mg
74.64%
Zinc:10.74mg
71.6%
Vitamin B12:2.91µg
48.53%
Potassium:1376.56mg
39.33%
Manganese:0.73mg
36.4%
Magnesium:95.41mg
23.85%
Iron:4.28mg
23.78%
Vitamin D:3.25µg
21.69%
Vitamin B5:2.11mg
21.1%
Copper:0.41mg
20.33%
Vitamin E:1.77mg
11.81%
Calcium:68.25mg
6.83%
Vitamin K:6.54µg
6.23%
Folate:16.12µg
4.03%
Vitamin A:159.23IU
3.18%
Fiber:0.64g
2.57%
Vitamin C:0.93mg
1.13%
Source:Epicurious