
A historical main dish from Favorite tested recipes of the members of Humboldt Park Chapter O.E.S and their friends (1900).
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Soak ham over night in water to cover
put on fire in cold water and boil one hour
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drain off this water and put on fire again with fresh water and boil about three hours or until tender
remove from fire, leave in water until cold, then peel off outside rind
cover thickly with brown sugar, a few cloves, one-half cup sherry wine
put in oven for about one hour
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
The overnight soak and double-boiling method extracts excess salt from the cured ham through osmosis, making it palatable. Cooling the ham in its cooking liquid allows collagen to set, making it easier to remove the rind cleanly. The brown sugar-sherry glaze caramelizes in the oven, creating a flavorful crust while the Maillard reaction develops complex sweet and savory notes that contrast beautifully with the salty meat.
The ham can be boiled and peeled up to 1 day ahead. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature for 1 hour before glazing and baking. The glazed ham can be fully cooked up to 2 days ahead, cooled, wrapped, and refrigerated. Reheat in a 325°F oven for 30-45 minutes until warmed through.
Store leftover ham wrapped tightly in aluminum foil or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Slice and freeze portions in freezer bags for up to 2 months. Reheat slices gently in a covered dish with a splash of water at 300°F to prevent drying.
AI-generated tips from Chef Cecil's culinary database
The ham can be boiled and peeled up to 1 day ahead. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature for 1 hour before glazing and baking. The glazed ham can be fully cooked up to 2 days ahead, cooled, wrapped, and refrigerated. Reheat in a 325°F oven for 30-45 minutes until warmed through.
Store leftover ham wrapped tightly in aluminum foil or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Slice and freeze portions in freezer bags for up to 2 months. Reheat slices gently in a covered dish with a splash of water at 300°F to prevent drying.