Spiced Baked Ham with Sweet Potatoes

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2002

Show: Emeril LiveEpisode: Dutch Oven Cooking

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (34)

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Cook Time:
2 hr 30 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
8 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: 24 hr 0 min
Cook: 2 hr 30 min
Total:: 26 hr 50 min

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Ingredients

1 (6 to 7 pound) cooked, bone-in, butt portion ham, rinsed and patted dry
1 loose cup dark brown sugar, plus 2 teaspoons
3/4 cup fresh orange juice
3/4 cup Creole mustard, or other spicy, whole-grained mustard
1/2 cup dark molasses
3 tablespoons prepared horseradish, drained
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
3/4 teaspoon allspice
3 pounds small sweet potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

With a sharp knife, score parallel lines in a grid pattern, with cuts 1-inch apart and 1/4-inch deep, across the rounded, skin side of the ham.

In a large bowl, whisk the 1 cup of the sugar, orange juice, mustard, molasses, horseradish, cayenne, and 1/2 teaspoon of the allspice. Place the ham in a 2-gallon, plastic bag and pour the marinade into the bag. Gently squeeze the bag to evenly distribute the marinade around the ham. Place in a large bowl or baking dish and refrigerate for 24 hours.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

In a large mixing bowl, toss the potatoes with the vegetable oil, salt, cinnamon, remaining 1/4 teaspoon allspice, and remaining 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar. Layer the potatoes on the bottom of a Dutch oven or large, heavy roasting pan. Remove the ham from the marinade and place, scored-side up, on the potatoes. Bake for 45 minutes.

Pour the ham marinade into a 2-quart saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to a bare simmer and cook uncovered until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat.

Remove the ham from the oven and evenly baste on all sides with the reduced marinade. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove the ham from the oven, baste again, and turn the sweet potatoes that can be reached. Return the ham to the oven and continue baking for an additional 1-1/2 hours, basting every 15 minutes, for a total cooking time of 2-1/2 hours.

Remove from the oven and let rest for 15 minutes before carving. Serve hot with the sweet potatoes.

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recipe Spiced Baked Ham with Sweet Potatoes
Francoise New York, NY 12-28-2009
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Spectacular
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Made for Xmas and got rave reviews. My son and his friends said it was the best they had ever eaten. Thank you Emeril!!!
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CHRIS Waynesboro, PA 11-25-2009
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A Most Excellent Ham!!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have used this recipe for about 5 or 6 years now. I can sum this recipe up in four words, PEOPLE RAVE ABOUT IT!!! I added... a small can of pineapple juice to the mix along with the OJ. I have also cut out the oj and just added the pineapple juice. The best way is with both juices, in either case people love it. I am going to try canned sweet potatoes this year, added a bit later in the cooking process and see how that works. I have wanted to try to cook without the sweet potatoes and will try that at xmas time. Enjoy and thanks Emeril.Read more
recipe Spiced Baked Ham with Sweet Potatoes
Dottie Philadelphia, PA 03-08-2009
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Best ham and sauce in the world
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this a couple of years ago and then lost the recipe. Found it today and will buy the ham as soon as possible.
recipe Spiced Baked Ham with Sweet Potatoes
FRED Apopka, FL 04-21-2008
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Best marinade and Glaze
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made a baked ham several times and used various glazes, but this spiced marinade and glaze is the best. Our guest... could not stop eating this delicious ham. It is definately several notches up from all the others. Bam, bam, baam.Read more
recipe Spiced Baked Ham with Sweet Potatoes
Heather Sacramento, CA 12-26-2007
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Fabulous!!!! What a wonderful Holiday Treat!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The flavor of the ham is incredible. It's totally a keeper!
recipe Spiced Baked Ham with Sweet Potatoes
Anonymous 08-13-2007
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A big hit
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I prepared this for a thanksgiving gathering with friends about 4 years ago and it was a big hit. I think they just invite... me back every year so that I bring the ham. Anyway, it turns out tender, with the perfect amount of spice and flavor. This is an excellent recipe.Read more