Recipe: Jerk Spiced Ham

If you're thinking of straying from turkey this Thanksgiving, look no further than this tasty Jerk Spiced Ham.

Ingredients

• 8 to 10 lb smoked ham, bone in, skin on
• 1 cup olive oil
• ½ cup molasses
• 1 yellow onion, finely diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 inch knob of fresh ginger, peeled and minced
• 1 handful fresh coriander, chopped
• 3 sprigs green onion, chopped
• 2 tbsp tamarind paste
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• ¼ cup orange juice
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp rum
• 1 tsp allspice
• 1 tsp ground nutmeg
• 2 tsp ground clove
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 2 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 scotch bonnet pepper or more if desired

Preparation

Marinate one day before cooking.

Using a sharp knife, score the ham into a diamond pattern (2 inch x 2 inch, ½ inch deep). Mix all remaining ingredients together in a medium-sized bowl. Rub your Jerk spice paste all over the scored ham making sure to get into the grooves.

Remove the ham from the marinade and place it in a roasting pan. Pour the marinade on the bottom of the pan.

Bake ham at 300F for 2 hours. Let rest before serving. Slice and enjoy!