Ham: An Easter (And Everyday) Family
Favorite
(NAPSM)-When you sit down to Easter dinner, hopefully you haven’t
forgotten the essential dish-ham! Ham is a classic (and lean!) Easter
dish as well as the perfect year-round dinnertime meal choice. That’s
because ham is so simple to prepare that it practically prepares
itself; and it’s so versatile that it pairs well with nearly any side
dish.
This year, honor the Easter tradition with an easy meal for your whole
family to enjoy. The National Pork Board is pleased to share a
delicious recipe for Baked Ham with Honey-Apricot Glaze that is sure to
make your Easter meal memorable.
Fascinating Ham Facts
Love Ham?
You’re not alone. Seventy-seven percent of Americans eat at least one
ham entrée every two weeks, according to the NPD Group.
Ham For The Holiday!
According to a recent National Pork Board survey, 67 percent of
Americans serve ham at their Easter dinners.
Holiday Leftovers?
According to data collected by the NPD Group, ham is the No. 1 sandwich
nationwide. A perfect use for holiday leftovers!
For more than 100 ham recipes, information about ham selection,
preparation and carving tips to make your Easter meal easy, visit www.TheOtherWhiteMeat.com.
Baked Ham with
Honey-Apricot Glaze
10-14-pound spiral-sliced, fully cooked smoked ham
1 cup honey
1 6-ounce orange juice concentrate, thawed
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup apricot jam
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Place ham on rack in shallow roasting
pan. Stir together remaining ingredients in medium bowl; set aside.
Bake ham for 30 minutes; pour glaze over ham and continue to bake until
ham is heated through to 140 degrees F, about a total of 21/2 hours
(about 15-18 minutes per pound).
Serves 20-25
Nutrition Information per Serving:
Calories, 407; Protein, 30 grams; Fat, 23 grams; Sodium, 1,881
milligrams; Cholesterol, 86 milligrams; Saturated Fat, 8 grams;
Carbohydrates, 19 grams; Fiber, 0 grams.
Many may be surprised at how easily a spiral-cut ham can wind up as the
centerpiece of a great meal.
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