Peanut Butter Glazed Ham - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 10 to 12 lb whole smoked picnic ham, rinsed and patted dry, untrimmed
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
Instructions
- Position an oven rack in the lower third of your oven. Preheat the oven to 325 °. Place the ham on a rack in a roasting pan. Place the pan in the oven and roast the ham for 20 minutes per pound. If the ham begins to burn, cover loosely with foil.
- At the end of the cooking time, in a blender or food processor, combine the broth, peanut butter, honey, chopped garlic, and soy sauce. Slather the glaze all over the surface of the ham and cook an additional 20 minutes.
- Remove the ham from the oven and allow it to sit for about 15 minutes before carving.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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