Twice Smoked Cherry Apple Glazed Carving Ham

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civilsmoker

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Since I’m sitting on the couch preparing to take a nap (just not sure why I’m tired.....lol) I thought I would share our families Christmas Day “linner” tradition...

It starts with a cherry wood smoked carving ham. We get the private selection from Freddie’s. It also comes with a cherry apple glaze that is yummy. Since it is fully cooked just looking to warm and glaze so on it goes @225
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Once the ham goes on the Yukon folds get peeled and sliced on the mandolin.
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Onions, garlic, thyme, butter, & white wine.
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A little flour then heavy cream and some milk then simmer with some bay leaves.
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After an hour I start glazing it. I glaze just enough that it won’t run off but get tacky.
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Once the potato’s are starting to soften they go in the dish.
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I also put the ham on a pan to keep the glaze from dripping on the heat plate and burning. Also continue to build up the glaze thickness by adding another layer of glaze each 15 min.
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Once the spuds are done a layer of med cheddar is added.
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At this point the ham is transferred to sit under the broiler to finish the glaze. As an FYI when using the gas broiler with sugar you don’t walk away unless you want a fire......
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As I watch it I a cycle it in and out of the oven to keep the sugar from burning. I’m looking for just under a crisp glaze texture.
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Bingo resting ready to to slice.
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The slicing, the thin end...
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The thick end.
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The Christmas Ham Plate!
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Sliced Ham Money!
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Thanks 5Grill!

Believe it or not the best part is the leftovers!
 
Excellent looking plate of vittles Civil. You must be packing on the pounds with all the good food you've been cooking lately.

Point for sure
Chris
 
Excellent looking plate of vittles Civil. You must be packing on the pounds with all the good food you've been cooking lately.

Point for sure
Chris
Thanks Chris and I do practice portion control Lol! Oh and the 2 mile daily “walkabout” helps.......I’m nervous though cause I’m prepping for the pork belly smoke today.....MUST use portion control!

Looks delicious Civil. Like
Thanks gator!

Mighty good looking meal there my friend!!
Al
Thanks Al, its an easy one (kinda cheating in a way) but a yummy one! Perfect for when you brain is foggy cause it’s sleep deprived!

Bregent amd PC thanks for the like!
 
Secondhand thanks for the like! Much appreciated!
 
Bingo leftovers!

Did a very light pan steam with some chicken broth, ham juice, & butter and to dress it up made a cherry compote to dress it :-).
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As an FYI cherry turns ham change into money!
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Thanks for being part of our fams Christmas tradition!
 
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Awesome lookin ham . Ever cure your own ?

I do lots of salt base brining or brineaid for flavor enhancement but only done a little dabbling in the curing world........I’m not very patient so much more than a overnight soak makes me frustrated.......lol
 
Nice looking meals Civil.

Love ham a scalloped taters....

Double LIKE!

John
Thanks John! Fully agreed, Ham and scalloped spuds are just one of this magical things in this world!

Awesome looking ham with plenty of sammies yet to come. I could do them taters too.

Warren

Thanks warren! Only problem is the kids are around and it is my wife’s fav cut of meat so it was gone before a single Sammie could be made. I did get a few small slices for crackers, cheese and sweet mustard...,.

On to pork belly now :-) !!
 
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