Potential Magazine Winter 2015 - Alabama Edition | Page 58

cuisine easy seasonal meal ham for the holidays What’s better than pork? More pork. This recipe gives a classic baked ham a fresh, double-pig twist, full of intense flavors that don’t fight each other. Molasses-Glazed Kelley Foods Ham with Bacon Red Eye Gravy Serves 8 6 to 8 pound fully cooked Kelley Foods bone-in ham 1/3 cup molasses (unsulfered NOT blackstrap) ½ half pound bacon, sliced into 1-inch pieces ¼ cup bacon fat (from cooking the bacon) ½ teaspoon finely chopped shallot 3 cloves of garlic, minced ¼ cup of flour 1 ½ cups brewed coffee (not dark roast) at room temperature 1 ½ cups chicken broth (reduced-sodium) 3 tablespoons molasses (unsulfured, NOT blackstrap) 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme (or ½ teaspoon dried) salt and fresh-ground pepper pinch of cayenne pepper Recipe courtesy of the National Pork Board Directions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Position the rack in the lower third of the oven. Line the bottom of a shallow roasting pan with aluminum foil. Score a diamond pattern into the ham, about 1/3-inch deep. Place the ham, flat side down, in the pan. Bake until the internal temperature reaches 140 degrees F on a meat thermometer, 15 to 18 minutes per pound. During the last 30 minutes of baking time, brush the ham with 1/3 cup of the molasses. Remove ham from the oven, transfer to a cutting board, and let rest 10 minutes. For Bacon Red-Eye Gravy: In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp and brown, about 10 minutes. Measure and reserve 1/4 cup bacon fat, and discard remaining fat. Coarsely chop bacon and set aside. In a medium saucepan, heat bacon fat over medium heat. Add shallots and cook, stirring often, until they begin to brown, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in flour and let bubble without browning for 1 minute. Gradually stir in coffee and broth, followed by remaining 3 tablespoons molasses and thyme. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring often. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring often, until the sauce has reduced slightly to the consistency of heavy cream, 10 to 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt, black pepper and cayenne. Carve ham and serve with sauce. Gather Around the Table Make Kelley’s Foods part of your family gathering traditions. Our fully cooked meats make things easy and will give you more time to spend with family and friends this holiday season. Family owned and operated since 1957 We are dedicated to providing delicious, quality foods, from our table to yours Order online at KelleyFoods.com/Shop 26 | Winter 2015 www.potentialmagazine.com