This Jambon de la Cabane &# 195;Â Sucre is a quintessential Quebecois dish that transforms a simple ham into a decadent centerpiece. The meat is gently simmered in a fragrant broth of apple juice or maple sap, allowing it to absorb subtle sweetness and aromatic depth. Afterward, it is coated in a rich glaze made from maple sugar, hot dry mustard, ground cloves, and plump raisins. The result is a tender, flavorful ham with a sticky, caramelized crust that balances savory and sweet notes perfectly. It is an ideal dish for holiday gatherings, Sunday dinners, or any occasion where you want to impress with traditional comfort food. The leftovers are equally delicious served cold on sandwiches.
Jambon De Le Cabane A Sucre ( Sugar House Ham
Description
This Jambon de la Cabane &# 195;Â Sucre is a quintessential Quebecois dish that transforms a simple ham into a decadent centerpiece. The meat is gently simmered in a fragrant broth of apple juice or maple sap, allowing it to absorb subtle sweetness and aromatic depth. Afterward, it is coated in a rich glaze made from maple sugar, hot dry mustard, ground cloves, and plump raisins. The result is a tender, flavorful ham with a sticky, caramelized crust that balances savory and sweet notes perfectly. It is an ideal dish for holiday gatherings, Sunday dinners, or any occasion where you want to impress with traditional comfort food. The leftovers are equally delicious served cold on sandwiches.Ingredients
Directions
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Place the ham in a large pot and cover with apple juice or maple sap.
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Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
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Simmer the ham gently for 3 hours, or until tender.
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Remove the ham from the liquid and reserve 1 cup of the cooking juice.
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Trim off the rind from the ham, leaving the skin intact if desired.
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In a saucepan, combine maple sugar, hot dry mustard, ground cloves, and 1/4 cup water.
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Stir in the reserved cup of cooking juice and the raisins.
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Simmer the sauce mixture for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Place the ham in a roasting pan or drip pan.
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Pour the warm raisin-maple sauce evenly over the ham.
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Bake in a preheated 300ðF (149ðC) oven for 30 minutes to set the glaze.
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Slice and serve warm with any remaining sauce from the pan.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 10
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1197.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 2.6g4%
- Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
- Cholesterol 14.0mg5%
- Sodium 362.4mg16%
- Total Carbohydrate 294.5g99%
- Dietary Fiber 5.9g24%
- Sugars 278.2g
- Protein 11.3g23%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
