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Christmas Noche Buena
Bajan Christmas Ham - Barbadian Glazed Ham
Barbados' festive Christmas centerpiece - rum and molasses glazed ham with cloves. This Caribbean-spiced beauty represents Bajan hospitality and brings island flavor to holiday celebrations.
135
Total Minutes
15
Servings
Gluten-Free
Cooking Times
30 min
Prep Time
105 min
Cook Time
135 min
Total Time
Ingredients (11 items)
10.00 lbs
Bone-in ham
pre-cooked
1.00 cup
Dark rum
Barbadian
0.75 cup
Molasses
1.00 cup
Brown sugar
packed
0.50 cup
Dijon mustard
2.00 tsp
Ground cloves
1.00 tbsp
Ground allspice
1.00 tsp
Ground ginger
30.00
Whole cloves
for studding
0.50 cup
Orange juice
1.00 can
Pineapple rings
optional
Instructions (8 steps)
1
Score ham skin in diamond pattern. Stud with whole cloves.
2
Mix rum, molasses, brown sugar, mustard, spices, and orange juice.
3
Brush ham generously with half the glaze mixture.
4
Place ham in roasting pan. Bake at 325°F for 90 minutes.
90 minutes
5
Baste with glaze every 20 minutes for caramelization.
6
Simmer remaining glaze until thick and syrupy.
10 minutes
7
Attach pineapple rings with toothpicks if desired. Brush with thick glaze.
8
Increase heat to 400°F for final 15 minutes to caramelize. Rest and slice.
15 minutes