Baked pork ham with barbecue sauce and onions
15 servings
300 minutes
Pork ham baked with barbecue sauce and onions is the essence of American cuisine, combining smoky, caramelized notes with sweet-spicy zest. This recipe reflects the traditions of the southern states of the USA, where barbecue has become not just a way of cooking meat but a true culture. Marinating in a rich sauce makes the meat incredibly juicy, while baking gives it an appetizing golden crust. The flavor is a harmonious blend of barbecue sweetness, mild garlic spiciness, and tender caramelization of onions. The dish is perfect for festive gatherings, picnics, and barbecue parties, especially when paired with fresh vegetables, grilled corn or classic American sides like mashed potatoes or crunchy coleslaw.
1
Sauté finely chopped onion and garlic in a large pot or deep skillet. When the onion becomes translucent, add barbecue sauce to the pot and mix well, leaving it on the heat for a few minutes.
- Onion: 3 heads
- Garlic: 4 cloves
- Barbecue sauce: 2.5 kg
2
Place the whole pork ham in a roasting bag (or large container) and pour the prepared barbecue sauce mixture with onions over it.
- Pork ham (leg): 5 kg
- Barbecue sauce: 2.5 kg
3
Seal the container tightly and refrigerate for 8-12 hours to marinate the pork.
4
Remove the pork from the marinade and place it on a baking sheet. Pour the same barbecue-based marinade over the ham and send it to the preheated oven or grill. Cooking time depends on the size of the ham.
- Pork ham (leg): 5 kg
- Barbecue sauce: 2.5 kg
