Ham Relish Recipes

HONEY-GLAZED HAM WITH CRANBERRY RELISH

Steps:

• 1. Remove and discard glaze packet from ham or reserve for another use. Begin by preparing ham according to package directions.
• 2. Make Honey Glaze: While baking, mix honey, mustard and lemon juice in small bowl until blended. Set aside until the last 30 minutes of baking time.
• 3. Make Cranberry Relish: Combine apples and juice in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add cranberries; simmer an additional 5 minutes, or until fruit is tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in marmalade and pecans. Set aside until ready to eat. Or, if made in advance, cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
• 4. Uncover ham and brush with the Honey Glaze for the last 30 minutes of the baking time.
• 5. Let stand 10 minutes. Carve and serve with Cranberry Relish.

SIMPLE HAM SPREAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mash all ingredients together, adding a bit more mayonnaise if too dry.

HAM SPREAD

Steps:

• Cut up ham to put into food processor, grind on pulse until very coarse. Add the onion and dill pickle relish close to the end of this stage. Put into mixing bowl and add mustard and creamy salad dressing; mix well.

HOT HAM SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Separate ham slices and place in a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the apple juice, brown sugar, relish, mustard and paprika. Pour over ham. , Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until heated through. Place 3-4 slices of ham on each roll. Serve with additional relish if desired.

HAM AND CORN RELISH COOLER-PRESSED SANDWICHES

Steps:

• 1. Spread the relish along both halves of the baguette.
• 2. Divide the ham evenly along the length.
• 3. Close the baguette and wrap it tightly in waxed paper, then in aluminum foil.
• 4. Place the sandwich at the bottom of the cooler so the weight of the other contents compresses the sandwich and allows the juices to soak into the bread.

HAM RELISH

Steps:

• Place the apple in a small saucepan with one tablespoon water.
• Cook over medium heat until tender but not mushy, about 5 minutes.
• Cool completely.
• In a large bowl, combine the ham and pepper relish ( "Red Pepper Relish" Recipe #239180 ).
• Stir in the apple and blend well.
• Cover and chill well before serving.

IBERIAN HAM WITH TOMATO RELISH

Steps:

• Combine the vinegar and sherry in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the diced vegetables and salt and pepper, bring back to a boil, and reduce to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, until thick, about 20 minutes. Adjust seasonings and let relish cool. To serve, coat a large platter or individual plates with relish. Top with the Iberian ham slices. Leftover relish will keep in the refrigerator for a few weeks.

RELISH AND HAM DEVILED EGGS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan place eggs in a single layer. Adding enough water to cover eggs by one inch bring water to a boil. As soon as water is boiling remove from heat, cover saucepan, and let stand 15 minutes. Drain, rinse eggs with cold water and place in a bowl of ice water. Let eggs stand for 10 minutes than drain.
• Remove eggs from water and peel. Cut lengthwise in half and remove the yolks placing them in a medium bowl. Mash yolks until smooth and add mayonnaise and mustard, blend well. Mix in relish, pepper and ham until well combined. Gently spoon mixture into egg white halves and sprinkle each with paprika. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until serving time.

SPICED HAM WITH APPLE RELISH

Steps:

• Combine cloves and allspice; rub over ham. Wrap tightly in foil and place in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 325° for 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 140° and the ham is heated through., In a large saucepan, combine the first six relish ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer for 25-30 minutes or until thickened. Stir in almonds. Slice ham; serve with the relish.

HONEY-ROASTED HAM OR TURKEY WITH DRIED CHERRY RELISH

Steps:

• Stir crème de cassis, 1/2 cup water and sugar in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to boil. Add dried cherries. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until cherries are plump, about 5 minutes. Mix in pecans and orange peel. Season relish lightly with salt. Transfer to bowl. Cool. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Place ham or turkey on platter. Place bowl with cherry relish alongside. Serve with dinner rolls, if desired.