Ultimate Glaze Recipe

CHEF LAMBERT'S ULTIMATE GLAZE RECIPE

4th December 2022
Christmas just isn't complete without a show-stopping ham. The Lodge Bar Group's Executive Chef Matt Lambert shares a quick and easy glaze recipe that is nothing short of delicious.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1kg Manuka honey
  • 800g Sherry vinegar
  • 4 Mint sprigs

  • 3 Tablespoons fennel seeds, ground
  • 1 Pineapple, peeled and thinly sliced

 

METHOD

  • Preheat the oven to 130°
  • Remove the rind by running your fingers between the rind and fat. Discard the rind.
  • Using a sharp knife, carefully score the fat in a diamond pattern.
  • Cover the ham with baking paper and then foil.
  • Fill the bottom of the tray with water (you can also use pineapple juice or wine).
  • Place the ham in the oven for 1 - 1.5 hours.

  • To make the glaze, combine all ingredients in a saucepan over a medium heat.
  • Reduce by a third.
  • Strain glaze and set aside until at room temperature.
  • Increase the oven temperature to 175°C.
  • Remove the ham from the oven and discard the baking paper and foil.
  • Brush glaze over the ham and return to the oven for 1 hour, checking on it after 40 minutes.
  • Remove ham from the oven and place pineapple slices on top.

 

Christmas ham with pineapple glaze.

 

 

PERFECTLY PAIRED WINE

 

Glass of white wine on a table.

Selected by
Master Sommelier
Cameron Douglas

Man O' War Valhalla
Chardonnay

TWR Te Whare Ra
Gewürztraminer SV 5182

 

 

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