Fantasy Ham
Source of Recipe
from buny at rc
Fantasy Ham
a 5 pound ham
8 scallions
3 Tablespoons peanut oil
8 slices fresh ginger
4 garlic cloves
BRAISING LIQUID
5 cups hot water
1 cup dark soy sauce
1 cup dry sherry
3 Tablespoons peppercorn
6 Tablespoon white sugar
4 stars anise
2 cinnamon sticks
2 teaspoons Five-spice powder
1 teaspoon salt
* DRY THE HAM THOROUGHLY with paper towels.
Cut the scallions into 3-inch pieces.
Choose a heavy casserole or pot, large enough to hold
the ham comfortably.
Heat the pot.
Add the oil, ginger, garlic and scallions.
Stir-fry in the pot for 2 minutes.
Push the aromatics to the side and brown the ham on
each side until it has some color, 10 to 15 minutes.
Pour off the oil.
Add all the braising liquid ingredients to the pot and
bring the mixture to a boil.
Turn the heat down to a simmer, cover tightly and cook
for about 4 1/2 hours, turning the ham from time to time.
* When the ham is tender, remove it gently with a large
spatula. The meat should be literally falling apart.
Place it on a serving platter.
Strain the sauce, skim off any surface fat, and reduce
the liquid until it is slightly thick.
Pour this over the ham and serve.
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