Name: Honey mustard ham with layered pasta salad
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 12 (with leftovers)
Ingredients: 8.5kg whole ham leg, on bone; Whole cloves, to decorate; 1 cup honey; 1/3 cup brown sugar; 2 Tbsp wholegrain mustard; Sea-salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper, to season; Layered pasta salad; 11/2 cups dried macaroni; 250g middle bacon rashers, trimmed, chopped; 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 3/4 cup sour cream; 1 Tbsp wholegrain mustard; 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar; 2 Tbsp chopped fresh chives; 1 baby cos lettuce, roughly shredded; 2 avocados, diced; 1 large carrot, coarsely grated; 2 lebanese cucumbers, sliced; 250g small cherry tomatoes, halved; 60g baby rocket leaves

With so many options out there, finding the perfect glaze for your Chrissy ham is tough. All we can say is, there’s nothing better than a honey mustard ham on Christmas day. This recipe includes a delightful layered pasta salad on the side, so you’ve got your carbs, vegies and your protein covered!

Ingredients

8.5kg whole ham leg, on bone

Whole cloves, to decorate

1 cup honey

1/3 cup brown sugar

2 Tbsp wholegrain mustard

Sea-salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper, to season

Layered pasta salad

11/2 cups dried macaroni

250g middle bacon rashers, trimmed, chopped

3/4 cup mayonnaise

3/4 cup sour cream

1 Tbsp wholegrain mustard

2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

2 Tbsp chopped fresh chives

1 baby cos lettuce, roughly shredded

2 avocados, diced

1 large carrot, coarsely grated

2 lebanese cucumbers, sliced

250g small cherry tomatoes, halved

60g baby rocket leaves

Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 180°C/ 160°C fan-forced. Line a large roasting pan with baking paper. Using a sharp knife, cut around the ham’s shank, about 10cm from the end. Starting at the opposite end to the shank, run your thumb under the ham rind to carefully separate it from the fat. Peel back and remove rind. Wrap shank end in foil.

Step 2

Lightly score the fat on the diagonal, being careful not to cut the whole way through. Press cloves into the ham. Combine honey, sugar and mustard in a bowl. Season. Spoon half of honey mixture over ham, gently coating the ham all over.

Step 3

Bake 1 hour, basting with remaining honey mixture every 15 minutes, until golden and caramelised. Let ham stand for 15 minutes before serving.

Step 4

Meanwhile, for the salad, cook pasta following packet directions until al dente. Drain. Refresh with cold water. Drain well.

Step 5

Heat a medium frying pan on medium heat. Add bacon and cook for 5–8 minutes or until golden. Drain on paper towel.

Step 6

Make dressing by combining mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, vinegar and chives in a jug. Season with salt and pepper. Layer lettuce, avocado, carrot and cucumber in a large (12-cup capacity) serving bowl. Drizzle with half the dressing and top with pasta. Spoon over remaining dressing, tomato, bacon and rocket. Season. Serve.

honey mustard ham with christmas tie on the end with layered pasta salad in trifle stand on the side — (Photography: Alan Jensen, Styling: Michele Cranston, Food preparation: Melissa Burge and Rebecca Lyall)

Kim Coverdale

Sarah Murphy

Sarah began her career in the Australian food media industry 14 years ago. She is now the Food Editor for Better Homes and Gardens, Woman’s Day and Take 5 and loves creating clever and achievable recipes for readers (that will still impress too!)

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