Cider Braised Ham With Yams And Apples Food

APPLE CIDER-GLAZED HAM

Steps:

• Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Score the surface of the ham, making diamond shapes 1/2 in. deep. Cover and bake at 325° for 2 hours., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the cider, honey, vinegar and mustard; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the butter, chili powder and apple pie spice. Set aside 1 cup for serving. , Cook the remaining sauce until thickened; spoon over ham. Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 140°, 30-35 minutes longer. Warm reserved sauce; serve with ham

CIDER-BRAISED HAM WITH YAMS AND APPLES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, stir together 1 cup cider, mustard, ginger and cloves. Bring to a simmer. Add yams. Cover and simmer until partially tender, 15 minutes. Add ham steak, covering with yams. Arrange apple wedges over top. Cover and simmer until apples and yams are tender and ham is heated though, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile in a small bowl, stir together cornstarch and 1 Tbsp. of cider until well mixed. With a slotted spoon, remove ham, yams and apples to a platter, cover with foil to keep warm.
• Stir a little of the hot pan liquid into the cornstarch mix until smooth. Stir cornstarch mix into the skillet. Cook over medium heat ' stirring until slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Divide ham yams among 4 plates. Spoon skillet sauce over. Garish.

HAM STEAK WITH APPLES

Steps:

• Remove rind and trim off all but 1/4-inch of outer fat. Cut ham into two serving pieces. Score the fat edge at 1-inch intervals so the steak does not curl during cooking.
• Lightly saute, ham on both sides in butter for 3-4 minutes a side. Remove ham steak to a plate and keep warm.
• Add diced apples and saute until somewhat soft. Stir in mustard and cider and reduce until the cider has almost entirely evaporated.
• Slowly wisk in the heavy cream and reduce until slightly thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper and spoon sauce over steak.

YAM AND APPLE BAKE

Steps:

• In greased 2 qt casserole, layer half the yams and half the apples.
• Mix brown sugar and spices together.
• Sprinkle half over yams and apples.
• Dot with half the butter.
• Repeat layers.
• Cover and bake at 375* for 15 minutes.
• Uncover, baste with the juices,and bake 15 minutes more.

PASTA WITH HAM AND APPLE AND A CIDER SAUCE

Steps:

• To cook the sauce: heat the butter in a saucepan and add the flour. Cook for 2 minutes over a medium heat; do not allow it to colour.
• Remove from the heat. Slowly begin to add the stock and cider. Stir between each addition to ensure a smooth sauce.
• When half the liquid is added, return the pan to the heat and slowly bring to the boil. As it begins to thicken add the rest of the liquid. Allow to boil for at least 2 minutes, taste and season.
• Make the pasta: bring a pan of water to the boil. Cook the pasta for about 12 minutes or until al dente.
• Slice the ham into finger-length slices and set aside.
• Core and cut the apples into wedges. Melt the butter in a pan and add the brown sugar, allow it to almost caramelize and fry the apple wedges.
• Drain the pasta and add to the sauce, add the ham and apples, and peppers. Season with salt and pepper.
• Reheat thoroughly and serve.
• If you do need to keep this dish hot for a while add a little more stock or water. Mix in most of the apples and put in an ovenproof dish, cover with tin foil and place into an oven at 275°F.