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Ham with Cloves, Honey, and Dried Cherries

Chelsea M-C

“Sad to say, the kitchens proved to have no wild boar on hand, and there was not time enough to send out hunters. Instead, the cooks butchered one of the castle sows, and served them ham studded with cloves and basted with honey and dried cherries. It was not what Cersei wanted, but she made do.” -A Feast for Crows

Ham with cloves, honey, and dried cherries

Our Thoughts:

Salty, juicy goodness. The sweet punch of a cherry. Slow drips of honey.

All this can be yours.

This recipe is so good that it nearly defies description. Even as someone for whom ham and pork generally hold little appeal,  I still had 3 servings. It’s the kind of flavor combination that will keep you eating in an effort to really nail down a description. We at least had the excuse of writing this post, but you’ll have to come up with your own.

What’s more, this is a great way to sneak a little Westeros into your otherwise normal family holidays.

This tasty ham, followed by episode 2.2, and chocolate Easter eggs? WIN.

Ham with cloves, honey, and dried cherries Recipe

Cook’s Notes: As with most hams that come on the bone, the leftovers can be used to make a wonderful Split-Pea Soup!

Ingredients:

For the Glaze:

Stud the ham with cloves.
In a saucepan, mix together the honey, vinegar, and cider. Stew this together over medium heat for around 10 minutes, then pour over the cloven ham.
Place ham in a roasting pan with tall sides and reheat according to the directions that come with it. Periodically baste the ham with the juices.
When done, remove the ham to a serving platter and add the cherries to the juice in the pan, cooking it down until it has thickened somewhat and the cherries have plumped. Pour the sauce into a serving vessel as a side sauce, splashing a little on the ham to enhance the flavor. Enjoy!
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