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Crumb-Crusted Honey-Mustard Ham

Source of Recipe


From "Redbook Flavor Rules!"






List of Ingredients



• 1 boneless baked ham (8-1/2 lbs.)
  
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  
• 2 Tbsp honey
  
• 7 ounces rye bread with caraway seeds (6 to 7 slices)
  
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley
  
• 2 Tbsp snipped chives
  
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
  
• Honey-Mustard Sauce (recipe follows)
  






Instructions



1. Preheat oven to 400° F. Place ham on rack in roasting pan.
   
   
2. In a small bowl, blend mustard and honey. Brush over ham. In food processor, process bread to measure 4 cups coarse crumbs. Transfer to large bowl, add parsley and chives, and toss well. Add oil and toss again. Pat crumb mixture over ham, covering completely. Tent ham with aluminum foil.
   
   
3. Bake ham 45 minutes, or until heated through. Remove foil and bake 20 minutes longer, or until crusty. Meanwhile, make Honey-Mustard Sauce.
   
   Slice ham and serve with sauce.
   
   Makes 24 servings.
   
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   HONEY-MUSTARD SAUCE
   
   • 3/4 cup Dijon mustard
   • 2 Tbsp honey
   • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
   • 1-1/2 cups finely diced gherkin pickles
   • 1/3 cup minced red onion
   
   In small bowl, stir together Dijon mustard, honey, and lemon juice until well blended. Fold in diced gherkin pickles and minced red onion.
   
   Makes 2-3/4 cups.