Post by April B. on Mar 25, 2003 10:03:17 GMT -6
Fresh Baked Ham with Pineapple Sauce
1 3-pound boneless fresh ham pork leg
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1 15 1/4-ounce can crushed pineapple juice pack
2 tbsp frozen orange juice concentrate
4 tsp soy sauce
2 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp brown sugar
1/8 tsp curry powder
1/8 tsp grated fresh ginger
Place ham on rack in open roasting pan.
Insert meat thermometer in thickest part of ham.
Season with garlic salt.
Bake, uncovered, in a 325 degree oven for 1-1 1/2 hours allow 20 to 25 minutes per pound or until meat thermometer registers 155 degrees
Meanwhile, for sauce, in a medium saucepan drain the pineapple juice, set pineapple aside.
Add orange juice concentrate, soy sauce, cornstarch, brown sugar, curry powder and ginger to saucepan; stir and bring to boiling.
Reduce heat and simmer 3-5 minutes or until thickened. Remove 1/4 cup of the sauce; set aside.
Add the pineapple to remaining sauce, cook and stir 3-4 minutes more.
Brush ham with the reserved sauce during the last 30 minutes of cooking time.
Let ham stand 10-15 minutes after removal from oven.
To serve, carve and offer with the remaining pineapple sauce.
