Post by chief_cook2 on Aug 26, 2003 15:00:07 GMT -6
3 pounds cooked good quality ham
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups dried tart apples
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 large egg, beaten
3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
About 1/2 cup milk
Place the ham and salt in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to boil.
Reduce the heat and simmer until the ham is tender, about 2 hours. Place the
apples in large bowl, cover with water, and soak for 2 to 3 hours. When the ham
is tender, add the apples and their soaking liquid to the pot. Add the brown
sugar and onions, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for
1 1/2 hours. Into a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt,
and pepper. Add the egg and melted butter, and enough milk to make a moist,
fairly stiff batter. Uncover the ham and apples, and bring the cooking liquid to
a boil. Drop the batter by tablespoonfuls into the boiling liquid. Cover
tightly and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and freshly
ground black pepper. To serve, transfer the ham to a large platter and let sit
for 5 minutes. Carve thinly and spoon the dumplings around the meat. Serve.