Wine Braised Ham With Shallots And Carrots Recipes

HONEY-GLAZED CARROTS AND SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Spread carrots and shallots evenly in a 12-inch heavy skillet, then dot with butter and sprinkle with salt. Whisk together water, broth, Port, and honey and pour over vegetables. Cover skillet with a lid (or tightly with foil) and simmer over moderate heat until vegetables are tender when pierced with a paring knife, about 20 minutes.
• Transfer vegetables with a slotted spoon to a bowl and boil liquid over moderately high heat, uncovered, until syrupy and reduced to about 3 tablespoons, about 15 minutes. Return vegetables to skillet and gently stir to coat with glaze. Sprinkle with dill and chives (if using) and pepper.

WINE-BRAISED HAM WITH SHALLOTS AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Position rack in lower third of oven and preheat to 350°F. Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter with vegetable oil in heavy large roasting pan set over 2 burners over medium heat. Add carrots and shallots. Sauté until vegetables begin to brown, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle vegetables with salt and pepper. Add 1 cup white wine and 1 cup chicken broth. Increase heat to high and boil 3 minutes. Push vegetables to sides of pan; place ham in center. Add parsley sprigs, thyme sprigs, and bay leaves to pan. Tent pan with aluminum foil, sealing edges (do not allow foil to touch ham).
• Roast ham until thermometer inserted into center (do not touch bone) registers 140°F, basting every 20 minutes with pan juices, about 2 hours. Remove ham; increase oven temperature to 450°F.
• Whisk apricot jam and 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard in small bowl. Brush over ham. Return ham to oven and roast, uncovered, until glaze turns dark brown, about 15 minutes.
• Transfer ham to cutting board. Discard parsley sprigs, thyme sprigs, and bay leaves from pan. Using slotted spoon, transfer vegetables to bowl. Tent ham and vegetables loosely with foil.
• Whisk remaining 3 tablespoons butter and flour in small bowl to smooth paste. Place roasting pan over 2 burners over medium-high heat. Add heavy cream, chopped thyme, and remaining 1 cup white wine, 2 cups chicken broth, and 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard. Bring to simmer. Add flour-butter mixture 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking to incorporate. Simmer until sauce thickens and is reduced to 3 cups, about 10 minutes. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
• Slice ham and arrange on platter. Arrange vegetables around ham. Drizzle some sauce over ham and serve, passing remaining sauce separately.

WINE-BRAISED CARROTS

Steps:

• Place the carrots and butter or margarin into a 2-quart medium-sized saucepan. Heat on medium-high heat for 2--3 minutes, stirring once or twice.
• Turn the heat down to medium-low and add the wine. Let cook, covered, for about 7 to 10 minutes, until the larger carrot pieces are fork tender.
• Now add the sugar and spices. Stir to mix well. Cook on low heat for another 2--3 minutes.
• Serve hot with meat, poultry, or pork. These will go with nearly anything.

CARROTS WITH SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil and add salt. Add carrots, and cook until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain well; set aside.
• Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots, and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, 2 or 3 minutes. Stir in honey, mustard, and salt. Add carrots, and cook until heated through.