You’ll find your festive centrepiece in our selection of spectacular Christmas ham recipes!
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For many Australian families, it isn’t Christmas without a delicious glazed ham on the table. Here you’ll find inspiration for your glazed ham including delicious summer recipes for an Aussie Christmas.
How much ham do I need?
In general a 5kg ham will serve 12 people, 7kg ham, 16 people, and a 9kg ham will serve 24 people.
Glazed ham tip
When you buy a ham the meat is already cooked – the purpose of glazing is to add you own flavour notes and to caramelise the fat. If your ham is larger or smaller than what we’ve specified in our recipes, reduce or increase the cooking time until you are happy with the level of caramelisation.
Leftover Christmas ham recipes
One of the highlights post-Christmas is the endless possibility leftovers make. First, learn how to store leftover ham safely.
Pan-fry or barbecue thick wedges of ham and add all the usual burger toppings to make a real ham burger. Add chunks to frittatas, combine with corn for fritters or shred through pasta.
Use the bone to make a delicious stock with a few chopped onions carrots and celery, and the resulting stock frozen. Or freeze the bone until you are ready to make stock for a pea and ham soup. For more ideas, browse our collection of recipes to use up the leftovers.
This delicious Christmas ham from the mind of Masterchef winner, Julie Goodwin, celebrates Australian Christmas flavours with a stunning and sweet pineapple glaze.
The glaze can be made in the microwave. If glaze becomes too thick to brush on, reheat until correct consistency. To keep leftover ham fresh and moist, cover with reserved rind. Alternatively, dip a clean tea towel or calico bag in a solution of 2 cups water and 1 tablespoon of vinegar, squeeze out the […]
Look for the pink Australian Pork mark on products that contain only Australian pork. Store ham in a calico ham bag. Wash the bag in a solution of 2 cups water and 1 tablespoon white vinegar and wring out. Cover the cut ham with the reserved rind or baking paper. Place ham in bag and […]
This celestial ham will be the winning centre-piece of your Christmas table. Sweetly spiced by the whole cloves. The deliciously sticky glaze contrasts beautifully with the salty meat.
Impress your guests and feast on this succulent baked ham with redcurrant and balsamic glaze, from Christmas through to New Year. Store it in the fridge in a damp pillowcase while you work your way through it.
As an alternative to the Asian flavours used above, a glaze of orange, ginger and maple syrup also goes beautifully with this ham. Combine 1 cup maple syrup, 1 cup fresh orange juice, ⅓ cup orange marmalade, ¼ cup grated fresh ginger and 2 teaspoons finely grated orange rind in small saucepan; bring to the […]
Sometimes the simple meals are the best choice, especially after a time of feasts. Glazed ham with asparagus salad is a lovely, light way to use up Christmas ham.
Pomegranate and fennel salad makes a fresh, fruity side for this tender pineapple-glazed ham. This simple meal makes a great alternative Christmas lunch or festive meal.
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