Baking

Aussie barbecued ham

The traditional aussie christmas would not be complete without the traditional aussie ham! This delicious recipe will feed ten lucky guests.
aussie barbecued ham
10
2H

Ingredients

Method

1.Cut through rind about 10cm from shank end of leg in decorative pattern; run thumb around edge of rind just under skin to remove rind. Start pulling rind from shank end to widest edge of ham; discard rind.
2.Using sharp knife, make shallow cuts in one direction diagonally across fat at 3cm intervals, then shallow-cut in opposite direction, forming diamonds. Do not cut through top fat or fat will spread apart during cooking.
3.Place ham in disposable aluminium baking dish; rub with combined mustard and sugar. Place ham on heated barbecue; cook, covered, using indirect method, 1 hour.
4.Meanwhile, combine juice, sherry, extra sugar, garlic and clove in small saucepan; stir over heat until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, about 10 minutes or until glaze reduces by half. Brush ham with glaze; cook, covered, using indirect method, 45 minutes, brushing several times with glaze during cooking. Cover ham with foil; stand 15 minutes before slicing.
5.Meanwhile, cook pineapple on heated barbecue, brushing with remaining glaze during cooking.
6.Serve ham with pineapple.

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