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Ham is a traditional Easter main dish in many homes. If your mother and grandmother didn't pass on the family secrets, or if you're looking to give your ham a new twist, read on. This page provides tips and recipes for how to cook an Easter ham.
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Rob Derrick with "Cooking for Dads" explains how to cook a glazed ham, cheesy scalloped potatoes and beans for a great Easter meal. Derrick chooses his ingredients: an uncut ham, brown sugar, nutmeg, cloves, crushed pineapple, dijon mustard, russet gold potatoes and green beans. From making the ham glaze to preparing the scalloped potatoes, Derrick walks you through the steps to make a savory holiday dinner.
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Introduction
Step 1: Easter Ham Overview
A ham is salt-cured, smoked or aged meat cut from the back legs or shoulders of a pig. It is sold with or without the bone. Hams are sold fresh, partially cooked, and fully cooked, so make sure to follow package instructions for baking times.
Step 2: Easter Ham Tips
- Look for no water added ham for the most intense flavor.
- You'll need one-half to three quarters of a pound of bone-in ham per person, or one-fourth to one-third of a pound of boneless.
- Let ham rest 15 minutes before carving to redistribute juices and keep meat firm.
- Slice thinly, to minimize saltiness.
- Leftover ham can be kept, tightly wrapped for three to five days in the refrigerator.
Step 3: Easter Ham Recipes
- Recipezaar: Easter Ham
- Food Network: Tangerine-Glazed Easter Ham with Baby Carrots
- All Recipes: Cola Easter Ham
- Cajun Cooking: Honey Glazed Easter Ham
- Woman's Day: 10 Ways with Easter Ham (March 9, 2009)
