Delicious Swedish Christmas Ham | JULSKINKA

Experience a taste of traditional Swedish Christmas with this delectable Swedish Christmas Ham, or Julskinka. This recipe takes you through a flavorful journey of brining, simmering in a fragrant blend of spices and beer, and finishing with a luscious mustard glaze. Perfect as a holiday centerpiece, this dish is sure to impress!

Ingredients

🍖 Whole boneless ham roast approximately 1-2 kg
🧂 Salt for brining
🍚 Sugar for brining
🍺 1 bottle of D. Carnegie Porter beer
🧅 1 whole onion clove-studded
🌶️ Cloves
⚪ White pepper
🌶️ Allspice
🌿 Bay leaves
🥚 1 egg yolk
🥄 4 tablespoons hot and sweet mustard
🥄 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
🍯 1 tablespoon honey
🍞 Breadcrumbs

Instructions

1- Brine the Ham:

• Coat the ham evenly with equal parts salt and sugar.
• Brine in the refrigerator for 48 hours to enhance its flavors.

2- Prepare Aromatics:

• Stud a whole onion with cloves.
• Crush white pepper and allspice using a mortar and pestle.

3- Simmer the Ham:

• Place the brined ham, still in its netting, in a large stainless steel pot with boiling water.
• Add the clove-studded onion, bay leaves, crushed white pepper, and allspice.
• Pour in one bottle of D. Carnegie Porter beer.

4- Temperature Check:

• Use a metal probe meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 68°C (154°F).
• Simmer on low heat for a couple of hours.

5- Cool the Ham:

• Remove the ham from the pot and set aside to cool for 1-2 hours.
• Reserve the broth.

6- Prepare the Glaze:

• In a white ceramic bowl, whisk together 1 egg yolk, 4 tablespoons hot and sweet mustard, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, and 1 tablespoon honey until well combined.

7- Glaze the Ham:

• Remove the netting and skin from the cooled ham. Save the skin for broth flavor.
• Trim any excess fat.
• Place the ham in a glass baking dish.
• Dust the top with breadcrumbs using a small metal sieve.

8- Apply Glaze:

• Using a silicone basting brush, spread the mustard glaze evenly over the breadcrumbs.

9- Final Seasoning:

• Sprinkle more white pepper and breadcrumbs on top.

10- Broil the Ham:
- Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F).
- Broil the ham for about 15 minutes or until the glaze is golden brown and crusty.

11- Serve:
- Slice the ham and serve on crispbread.
- Accompany with extra mustard and a glass of GOTTFREI Cabernet Sauvignon if desired.

Prep Time: 30-60 minutes
Brining Time: 48 hours
Simmering Time: 2 hours
Cooling Time: 1-2 hours
Broiling Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 52-54 hours
Servings: 6-8

Equipment:

• Large stainless steel pot with lid
• Stainless steel baking tray with rack
• Stone mortar and pestle
• Metal probe meat thermometer
• White ceramic small bowl
• Metal whisk
• Silicone basting brush
• Small metal sieve
• Chef's knife
• Wooden cutting board
• Glass baking dish
• Electric oven
• Metal bottle opener

Cooking Tips

• Brining: Enhances flavors when done for 48 hours, but can be skipped.
• Simmering: Maintain a low heat to prevent the ham from drying out.
• Broth Use: Reduce the broth and use it as a delicious dip for bread.

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Julskinka (Swedish Christmas Ham)

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