Alsatian Poached Ham Recipe

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Summary

CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 Butter/Margarine1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Carrots2 Medium, thinly sliced
 2 leeks, washed and thinly sliced
 Onion1 Large, thinly sliced
 2 branches of celery, diced
 1 3-to-5-lb (1.5 - 2.5 kg) pre-cooked ham
 Dry white wine2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Cloves4
 Brown sugar4 Tablespoon
 Cornstarch3 Tablespoon
 Brandy2 Tablespoon

Directions

€¢ Place the butter in an 8-cup (2 L) ceramic baking dish and melt 3 minutes at HIGH.
€¢ Add the carrots, leeks, onion and celery. Mix well. Microwave 5 minutes at HIGH.
€¢ Stir together and set the ham on this bed of vegetables.
€¢ Add the remaining ingredients, except the cornstarch, rum or brandy.
€¢ Roll the ham in the mixture, cover and microwave 30 minutes at MEDIUM, turning the ham halfway through the cooking.
€¢ Let stand 20 minutes, covered.
€¢ Remove the ham from the dish. Strain the juice and pour it into the baking dish.
€¢ Mix together the cornstarch and rum or brandy. Stir into the juice.
€¢ Microwave 4 to 5 minutes at MEDIUM-HIGH, stirring twice during cooking. When cooked, the gravy will be creamy, light and transparent.
€¢ Pour into a sauceboat and warm up as needed before serving.
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