Meat Recipes - Ham In Honey Syrup

Ingredients

• 1 x 3lb ham, washed, soaked in cold water overnight and drained

SAUCE

• 2 tbsp sugar mixed with 4 tbsp water

• 2 tbsp clear honey

• 2 tbsp rice wine or sherry

• 2 tsp cherry brandy

• 2 tsp cornstarch, mixed to paste with 3 tbsp water

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Method:

1. Halt-fill the lower part of a large steamer with boiling water. Put the ham in the upper part and place the steamer over moderate heat. Steam the ham for 2 1/4 hours. Remove from the heat and remove the ham from the steamer. Set aside until it is cool enough to handle.

2. When the ham is cool, cut it into 1/2cm slices. Arrange the slices on a heatproof serving dish.

3. TO MAKE THE SAUCE: Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan and bring to the boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and pour the sauce evenly over the ham slices.

4. Pit the serving dish in the top part of the steamer and return the steamer to moderate heat. Steam the meat and sauce for 3 minutes.

5. Remove the steamer from the heat and remove the serving dish. Serve at once. The dish should be brought to the table still wreathed in steam.