Ingredients

  • 1 (7-8 lb.) fully-cooked spiral sliced or bone-in ham
  • 10 whole cloves
  • 2 medium red onions, quartered
  • 6 large garlic cloves
  • 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch rounds
  • 2 tbsp. canola oil
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 6 -7 strips (6 oz.) bacon, cut into small strips
  • 3/4 cup clover honey, divided
  • 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. smooth (Dijon) mustard
  • 3/4 cup (3 oz.) finely chopped Fisher Walnut Halves and Pieces, toasted

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350F.
  • Prepare the ham: Place the ham on a flat surface, fat side up.
  • "Stud" the surface with the cloves, leaving space between each.
  • Pour 1/4 cup of the honey over the exterior.
  • Cook the ham: Place the ham in a roasting pan fitted with a rack.
  • Drizzle the onions, garlic and carrots with the canola oil and scatter them on the bottom of the pan and pour wine over vegetables.
  • Place the pan in the center of the oven and cook for 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the ham registers 155F.
  • Cook the bacon and honey: Put the bacon in a medium skillet with 1/4 cup water and cook until the water evaporates, 5-8 minutes.
  • Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the rendered fat and add the remaining 1/2 cup honey and 2 tablespoons of the red wine vinegar.
  • Simmer over medium heat until the honey thickens, 5-8 minutes.
  • The honey will be very hot.
  • Cool.
  • Finely chop 3/4 cup of the walnuts.
  • Stir the walnuts and mustard into the glaze to thicken the texture.
  • Taste for seasoning.
  • Finish the dish: Pour the glaze on the exterior of the ham spreading to cover the surface of the ham.
  • The glaze should help the nuts adhere to the ham.
  • Transfer the ham and the cooked vegetables to a large serving platter.