Tamarind Glazed Holiday Ham

Name: Holiday Ham with Tamarind Glaze
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 12-15
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 3 kg Ham (deboned or bone-in); 750 ml Beer (San Miguel lager recommended); 1.5 L Pineapple juice; 475 ml Sprite or 7-Up; 240 g Light brown sugar; 2 Tbsp. Salt; 1/4 tsp. Cloves; 500 ml of Cooking liquid from the ham; 1 can (435 g) of Pineapple cubes/chunks; 150 g light brown sugar; 50 g mustard powder; 3 Tbsp. RoniB's Kitchen Tamarind Jam; Whole cloves (optional, for garnish)

This updated 2024 version of our classic Fiesta Ham showcases the amazing versatility of one of our best-sellers, Filipino Tamarind Jam. Bring a spark of scrumptious joy to the table with this unique twist on the basic gammon or ham joint. Surprise your loved ones with this amazing recipe this Christmas!

Holiday Ham with Tamarind Glaze

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Cuisine

Filipino

Author:

RoniB’s Kitchen

Servings

12-15

Cook Time

120 minutes

Surprise your loved ones with this amazing recipe this Christmas!

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Ingredients

For the Ham:

3 kg Ham (deboned or bone-in)
750 ml Beer (San Miguel lager recommended)
1.5 L Pineapple juice
475 ml Sprite or 7-Up
240 g Light brown sugar
2 Tbsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. Cloves

For the Tamarind Glaze:

500 ml of Cooking liquid from the ham
1 can (435 g) of Pineapple cubes/chunks
150 g light brown sugar
50 g mustard powder
3 Tbsp. RoniB's Kitchen Tamarind Jam
Whole cloves (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Cook the Ham:

In a large pot, combine beer, pineapple juice, Sprite/7Up, sugar, salt, and cloves.
Submerge the ham in the liquid. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 2–3 hours, or until the ham is tender.
Once cooked, carefully remove the ham and set aside. Reserve 500 ml of the cooking liquid for the glaze.

Prepare the Tamarind Glaze:

In a saucepan, combine the reserved cooking liquid, pineapple cubes (with juice), light brown sugar, mustard powder, and RoniB's Kitchen Tamarind Jam.
Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the glaze reduces and thickens (about 10–15 minutes).

Glaze and Roast the Ham:

Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).
Place the cooked ham in a roasting tray. Score the surface in a crisscross pattern and stud with whole cloves if desired.
Generously brush the tamarind glaze all over the ham.
Roast for 20–30 minutes, basting with glaze every 10 minutes, until the ham is caramelized and golden.

Serve

Slice up the ham and serve with extra tamarind glaze on the side for added flavour.

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