We like using a basting brush to glaze a ham. It's easier than using a spoon, and gets the mixture all over the ham, into the creases, and doesn't make your hands all messy either.

What to serve with roast ham?

Some delicious Mexican sides by Gran Luchito of course! Try our Mexican Cauliflower Cheese, Chipotle Honey Roasted Carrots, Mexican Roast Potatoes, and Mexican Green Beans. Any of those would be great for this ham recipe.

Do you have to boil a ham before baking?

It's best to, yes. It retains the flavour, tenderness, and moisture through a gentle simmering process. Boiling is a good method to use when cooking dry-cured country hams. Cooking by this method provides a lot of flavour because it draws additional flavour from the meat itself and the bones as the ham cooks.

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