Today’s Ham Can Bethe Focal Point of Any Meal (NAPSA)—For years, many a memorable family gathering has had ham asthe focal point of the meal, whetherit’s a fancy dinneror a casual get-together. The beauty of ham is in its simplicity. Its savory flavor, ease of preparation and ability to turn leftovers into delicious salads, sandwiches and soups have madeit a tradition for generations. Today’s ham can be used asa classic main dish, or included in alloccasion recipes with delightful, contemporary twists. Buying a Ham Hamsareavailable in a variety of different types at local grocery stores. It is recommended that a “premium” ham be selected when serving ham as the main dish or when it is a key ingredient in a recipe. “Premium” means the meat has not been chopped and formed and does not contain added water. Premium, ready-toeat hams, such as Hormel Cure 81 ham,are available in boneless and bone-in varieties. Bone-in hams offer a deliciously distinct flavor and are available in whole and half sizes, providing two to three servings per pound. Boneless hams are convenient to serve and are available in whole, half and quarter sizes, providing about four to five servings per pound. Both types also comein pre-sliced versions. Preparing a Ham Ham is very versatile. Fullycooked, premium hams can be eaten cold or heated and served warm. A glaze can be added. A glaze is typically a sweetened sauce that is spread over the ham toward the end of cooking. The glaze adds depth to the ham’sflavor and gloss to the appearance. For additional tips and recipes, visit www.hormel.com. ae Happy Holly Ham with Glaze Servings: 12 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours Ingredients 1 Hormel Cure 81 half ham 1 (1-pound) canjellied cranberry sauce 1 cup brown sugar \ cup orange juice '% teaspoon groundcloves \% teaspoon cinnamon \ teaspoonallspice Directions Bake ham according to package directions. Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients. Heat slowly until smooth, beating with a wire whisk or rotary beater. Thirty minutes before ham is done, remove from oven. Spoon onehalf of glaze onto surface of ham. Continue baking. Serve ham with remaining glaze. Nutrition (per serving); 326 Calories; 8 Grams Fat; 29 Grams Protein; 34 Grams Carbohydrates If you like this recipe, you can order the Hormel Cure 81 Ham for All Seasons™ cookbook with over 81 recipes offering menu ideas for all four seasons. Details available at www.hormel.com, key word search “Ham for All Seasons.”
