Baked Ham Glazed with Three Mustards, Maple and Spice
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After the ham is baked and out of the oven, it will have a heavenly crust - your guests may start slicing and eating it in the kitchen.
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Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 2 hours Makes: 10-12 servings
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1 (8 to 9 lb.) bone-in, shank portion ham
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2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
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2 Tbsp whole-grain (also called country-style) Dijon mustard
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2 Tbsp English-style mustard (I used Keen's brand)
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1/3 cup maple syrup
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1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
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1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/4 tsp ground cloves
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1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
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Preheat the oven 325 F. Trim the ham of any tough outer skin. Use a sharp knife to score the top and sides of the ham in a diamond pattern, making shallow, criss-crossing cuts about 1 1 /2-inches apart.
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Set the ham in a shallowsided roasting pan. Bake the ham, uncovered, 75 minutes.
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Make glaze by placing the remaining ingredients in a bowl. When the ham has baked 75 minutes, baste the top and sides with 1/3 of the glaze. Bake ham 15 minutes. Baste with 1/3 more of the glaze and bake 15 minutes more. Baste with remaining glaze and bake another 15 minutes, or until the ham is richly coloured and hot in the centre.
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Transfer the ham to a serving platter, tent with foil, rest it 15 minutes, and then slice and serve.
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