Every holiday feast deserves a show-stopping centrepiece that creates days’ worth of leftovers for use in other dishes. Enter this brown sugar-glazed ham baked in your Ooni pizza oven. This recipe, from backyard grill expert and Ooni Ambassador James Synowicki, tastes best when fired with wood to get the maximum smoky flavour. He recommends adding a little fruit wood (think apple or cherry) for extra flavour in the ham and its pineapple garnish.
Often referred to as Yule ham (though enjoyable year-round), baked ham is a time-honoured way to make a standard holiday meal feel extra special. This ham is moist and tender inside, with a sweet and sticky exterior slightly charred from the brown sugar glaze. A charred pineapple garnish ensures every bite is succulent and flavourful, leaving you and your guests wanting more. Suggested accompaniments include smoked almonds for nibbling and a bright, zesty salad to create a colourful table spread.
By choosing a slightly larger ham, you’ll be setting yourself up nicely for those holiday leftovers. A festive Hawaiian pizza, ham sandwiches with cranberry and cheese, or simply a midnight snack when no one is looking.. the possibilities abound.
