Holiday Ham with Riesling and Mustard
Holiday Ham with Riesling and Mustard is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Arrange a rack in lowest level of oven; preheat to 300°F.
-
Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
-
Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
-
Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionArrange a rack in lowest level of oven; preheat to 300°F.
Leaving fat intact, remove outer rind from most of ham, leaving a band around the end of the shank bone.
Score fat crosswise (do not cut into meat) on top of ham with parallel cuts spaced 1/2" apart.
Place ham in a large roasting pan.
Boil 1 cup Riesling and 7 cups water in a saucepan for 5 minutes.
Pour into bottom of roasting pan.
Bake ham, basting with pan juices occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into center of ham registers 110°F, 2 1/2-3 hours.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat.
Add shallots and thyme sprigs; cook, stirring often, until shallots are very soft, about 10 minutes.
Remove pan from heat; stir in the remaining 1 cup Riesling.
Return to stove.
Increase heat to medium-high, bring to a simmer, and cook until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 8 minutes.
Remove the thyme sprigs and transfer mixture to a food processor.
Add thyme leaves, mustard, honey, pepper, and salt.
Process until well blended.
Remove pan from oven and increase heat to 350°F.
Using a pastry brush, spread Riesling mixture over ham.
Return pan to oven and bake ham, tenting with foil if browning too quickly, until internal temperature registers 135°F and crust is golden brown, 15-30 minutes.
Transfer ham to a large platter.
Let rest for 30 minutes before carving.
Skim fat from pan juices, reheat, and pour juices into a medium pitcher; serve alongside.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.