Christmas Ham

10 servings

150 minutes

Christmas ham is an exquisite Austrian delicacy that fills the home with warmth and festive aroma. This recipe, rooted in ancient traditions, combines tender pork with a caramelized glaze of honey, espresso, and mustard. The sweetness of honey, the subtle bitterness of coffee, and the spicy taste of mustard create a rich flavor palette, while crispy breadcrumbs add textural contrast. Baked to a golden color, the ham becomes the centerpiece of the festive table, perfectly paired with mustard sauce and a glass of good wine. Such a culinary masterpiece not only delights the taste buds but also symbolizes family warmth and joy.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 91.5
• Proteins: 4.1g
• Fats: 6.1g
• Carbohydrates: 5.6g

Ingredients

• Water: 3 l
• Onion: 2 head
• Carrot: 1 pc
• Egg yolk: 2 pc
• Honey: 1 tbsp
• Espresso: 50 ml
• Mustard: 0.2 glass
• Breadcrumbs: to taste
• Ham: 200 g

Cooking steps

1. Preheat the oven to 100 degrees. Cut the carrot and onion into large pieces. Place the pork, carrot, and onion in a baking dish, add water, and bake for about 2 hours. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carrot: 1 piece
   • Onion: 2 heads
   • Water: 3 l

2. Prepare the glaze. Mix egg yolks, honey, espresso, and mustard. Preheat the oven to 220 degrees. Remove the pork from the pan, place it on another pan, brush with glaze and sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Bake until golden brown. Slice the finished ham and serve with mustard. Enjoy your meal!

   Required ingredients:

   • Egg yolk: 2 pieces
   • Honey: 1 tablespoon
   • Espresso: 50 ml
   • Mustard: 0.2 glass
   • Breadcrumbs:  to taste
   • Ham: 200 g