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Springtime Ham With Rhubarb Sauce Recipe
by Robyn Savoie

Springtime Ham With Rhubarb Sauce

The sweet tang of the rhubarb sauce adds an interesting layer to the salt and smoke of the ham.

Rating: 5/5
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Prep time: United States American
Cook time: Servings: 16

Ingredients

  • 4 Lbs. Boneless Ham
  • 3 Cups Fresh Rhubarb, Chopped or 16 Oz. Frozen Chopped Rhubarb
  • 1 1/4 Cups Granulated Sugar
  • 1/3 Cup Orange Juice
  • 2 Tsp. Orange Zest
  • 3/4 Tsp. Dry Mustard
  • 1/4 Tsp. Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/8 Tsp. Allspice

Directions

  1. Do not preheat oven.
  2. Place ham, straight from the refrigerator, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Add ½ cup water. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the ham. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil, leaving the thermometer dial exposed. Roast in a 325°F oven until thermometer registers 135°F, about 19-23 minutes per pound.
  3. Meanwhile, combine rhubarb, sugar, orange juice, orange peel, dry mustard, cinnamon, and allspice in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat to medium and cook, uncovered, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove cinnamon stick.
  5. Remove aluminum foil from ham and spoon a small amount of sauce over the ham 15 minutes before end of cooking time. Remove ham when meat thermometer registers 135°F. Allow ham to stand, covered, about 10 minutes, or until the thermometer registers 140°F. Serve remaining sauce with ham.
  6. Tip: If using frozen rhubarb, measure rhubarb while still frozen, then thaw completely. Drain in a colander, but do not press liquid out.
  7. Yield: 2 1/4 Cups Sauce