recipes 4u
Smoked Ham in Madeira
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Serves 10
* 10 pounds ham -- smoked
* 4 bay leaves
* 6 whole cloves
* 6 peppercorns -- optional
* 1 quart Madeira
* 4 tablespoons butter
* 4 tablespoons flour
* 2 cups ham stock
* 1 cup Madeira
* Salt -- to taste
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Wash ham well.
Cover with cold water and let soak for 1 hour, or soak overnight if convenient.
Drain the ham, cover with boiling water.
Add the spices and cook slowly just below the boiling point about 3 hours, or until tender.
Drain.
Reserve liquid.
Cover with the wine and let simmer in the over (preheated to 350ºF) uncovered for 30 minutes. Slice, and pass around a bowl of the following sauce to be spooned over individual servings:
BROWN SAUCE:
Melt the butter and stir in the flour to make a smooth paste.
Add the ham stock and cook, stirring, until thick.
Add the wine, a little at a time, and the salt, stirring to prevent lumps. |
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