Neven Maguire's Orange & Honey Glazed Irish Ham

Ingredients

• 2kg Simply Better Hand Cut Unsmoked Irish Ham
• 1 Jar Simply Better Award Winning Handmade Orange and Honey Ham Glaze
• 4 Celery Sticks, roughly chopped
• 2 Onions, sliced
• 1 Bunch Fresh Thyme
• 1 Tbsp Black Peppercorns
• 15 - 20 Cloves

Method

1. The ham can be cooked in the oven as per pack instructions but for a slightly moister ham place the ham in a large pot, cover with water and bring to the boil, skimming off any residue that rises to the top. Add celery, onion, thyme and peppercorns, return to the boil and simmer allowing 30 minutes per 500g plus an extra 20 minutes.
2. Once cooked and completely tender, drain and leave until cool enough to handle.
3. Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F/Gas Mark 5). Carefully peel away the skin, leaving the layer of white fat intact. Using a sharp knife, score the fat diagonally to make a diamond pattern, being careful not to cut into the meat. Stud the ham with cloves and place into a large roasting tin with a little water.
4. Empty the ham glaze from the jar into a small pot and heat gently, stirring continuously, until it reaches a more spreadable consistency. Brush the glaze over the full surface of the ham. Place on the middle shelf of the oven and cook for 30 minutes, brushing over any remaining glaze half way through.
5. Remove from the oven and allow to stand for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.