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Citrus and gin glazed Christmas ham

Name: Citrus and gin glazed Christmas ham recipe
Yield: 14
Ingredients: 6-7kg whole leg ham on the bone; 2 ruby grapefruit, peeled to the flesh, thinly sliced into rounds; Bamboo toothpicks, for securing citrus, soaked in warm water for 20 minutes (see note); 550ml ruby grapefruit juice, strained; 300g marmalade; 250g brown sugar; 240g honey; Finely grated zest and juice of 2 lemons and 2 limes; 2 tsp whole allspice, toasted; 60ml gin

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Credit: Mark Roper

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by Dominic Smith

Nov 22, 2024

"Mix and match your favourite seasonally available citrus. Classic technique mixed with modern flavours makes this the perfect addition for a Christmas table centrepiece." - Dominic Smith

Recipe note: Soaking the toothpicks in water for at least 20-30 minutes before using them helps to saturate the wood, making them less likely to burn or catch fire during cooking.

6-7kg whole leg ham on the bone
2 ruby grapefruit, peeled to the flesh, thinly sliced into rounds
Bamboo toothpicks, for securing citrus, soaked in warm water for 20 minutes (see note)

Citrus and gin glaze

550ml ruby grapefruit juice, strained
1 (300g) jar blood orange marmalade (we used Beerenberg)
1 cup (250g) firmly packed brown sugar
2/3 cup (240g) runny honey
Finely grated zest and juice of 2 lemons and 2 limes
2 tsp whole allspice, toasted
1/4 cup (60ml) gin, or to taste

Method

1.

To make the glaze, place all ingredients except the gin in a large saucepan over high heat and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, for 25-30 minutes, until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and cool completely. (Glaze will thicken more and turn syrupy when cooled). Stir through gin.
2.

Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan-forced.
3.

To prepare ham, cut around the hock to release skin, before using your fingers to gently remove the skin. Place ham on a wire rack, fat-side up, in a large, deep-sided roasting pan. Pour in 3 cups (750ml) water. Roast ham, basting every 15 minutes with glaze, for 35-40 minutes, until ham is beginning to caramelise.
4.

Arrange slices of grapefruit, slightly overlapping, onto fat side of ham, securing with soaked toothpicks. Roast, glazing every 10-15 minutes, for 35-40 minutes, until grapefruit is caramelised.
5.

Transfer to a large serving platter. Brush with a little remaining glaze. Remove and discard toothpicks.
6.

Carve as desired and serve with any remaining glaze on the side.