Cream Soda Wild Boar Ham
Transform your dinner table into a gourmet feast with this delectable Cream Soda Wild Boar Ham, a perfect fusion of rustic charm and sweet sophistication. This recipe elevates the rich, gamey flavors of wild boar ham by pairing it with an irresistibly caramelized glaze made from cream soda, brown sugar, honey, and whole-grain mustard. Infused with fresh rosemary and a hint of garlic, this oven-roasted masterpiece is basted to perfection for juicy, tender meat with a golden, sticky crust. Ideal as a show-stopping centerpiece for special occasions or a hearty weekend treat, this impressive dish is not only flavorful but surprisingly easy to prepare. Serve it with your favorite sides to harmonize the balance of savory and sweet, and get ready to impress every palate at the table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 lbs wild boar ham
- 3 cups cream soda
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp whole-grain mustard
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp honey
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary sprigs
- 1 cup water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
Rinse the wild boar ham under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels. Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern without cutting too deeply.
In a medium saucepan, combine cream soda, brown sugar, whole-grain mustard, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, black pepper, kosher salt, honey, and butter. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture becomes a smooth glaze. This should take about 5 minutes.
Place the scored wild boar ham in a roasting pan. Pour the glaze over the ham, making sure to coat it evenly.
Add the fresh rosemary sprigs and 1 cup of water to the bottom of the roasting pan to keep the ham moist during cooking.
Cover the roasting pan tightly with aluminum foil. Place the pan in the preheated oven and cook for approximately 2 hours, basting the ham with the glaze every 30 minutes.
After 2 hours, remove the aluminum foil and increase the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C). Continue roasting for an additional 30-45 minutes, or until the ham reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C), and the glaze becomes caramelized.
Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 15-20 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute and makes slicing easier.
Serve the Cream Soda Wild Boar Ham as a centerpiece dish with your favorite sides, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4827 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 185.4 g | 238% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.4 g | 367% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1258 mg | 419% | |
| Sodium | 21601 mg | 939% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 282.9 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 253.7 g | ||
| Protein | 501.0 g | 1002% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 401 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 36.7 mg | 204% | |
| Potassium | 5986 mg | 127% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
