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Ham and Coca-Cola and Orange Gravy
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Ham and Coca-Cola and Orange Gravy

Ham was on sale at the grocer's so we bought one. Honey baked has always been a holiday favorite so I thought some sort of sweet glaze and gravy to go with it. So I came up with the following recipe, baked ham & coca-cola and orange gravy. It's sweet, goes great with the ham and is easy to assemble. The ham called for being baked about 20 minutes per pound and it was 7 pounds so the entire process baked for about 2 hours 20 minutes at 325° so this worked well for the gravy. I used a large cast iron fry pan to bake the ham in and it works well, it holds the heat and shortens the time to make the gravy. Directions for Ham and Coca -Cola and Orange Gravy In a large cast iron fry pan, place the ham and score the rind in a diamond pattern.

Coca -Cola and Orange baste & gravy

Directions

  1. When done remove the ham to a cutting board and cover with foil.
  2. The sauce in the pan should be now reduced to about 1 cup, if it appears to be less add a little more orange juice.
  3. Place the pan with the juice onto the stove top burner and turn to high.
  4. Mix the flour with the melted butter stirring until you have a smooth paste roux.
  5. Spoon the roux into the sauce and whisk until it thickens.
  6. Strain through fine mesh sieve and serve on the side.