Easter Ham with Golden Breadcrumbs and Madeira Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 16

Dinner

This Easter Ham with Golden Breadcrumbs and Madeira Sauce is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Melissa Hamilton and Christopher Hirsheimer The truth is, you can use any supermarket bone-in ham for this recipe, or buy a half ham and cut the recipe accordingly. But considering the holiday occasion, it's worthwhile to get the best cured, sm

Ingredients

1 16-pound whole bone-in smoked ham
2 cups (packed) dark brown sugar
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 cups coarse fresh breadcrumbs made from six 1/2"-thick slices rustic white bread
3 cups Madeira
Special equipment: Cheesecloth

Instructions

Arrange a rack on lowest level of oven; preheat to 300 °F. Without trimming fat, remove outer rind from most of ham, leaving a band around end of shank bone. Spacing cuts 3/4" apart to make a diamond pattern, score fat on top of ham crosswise and then lengthwise on a diagonal (do not cut into meat). Place ham in a large roasting pan. Pour 3 cups water into pan and roast ham for 2 hours.
Meanwhile, stir brown sugar and mustard in a medium bowl until a thick paste forms; set aside. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs; toast, stirring often, until very crispy, 5-7 minutes. Set aside.
Remove ham from oven; increase temperature to 350 °F. Spread half of sugar-mustard paste over scored top of ham. Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of ham registers 145 °F, about 1 hour. If pan juices have dried out, add 1 cup water to pan.
Remove ham from oven; increase temperature to 400 °F. Spread remaining sugar-mustard paste over ham and pack breadcrumbs all over top.
Bake ham until crumbs are deep golden brown and crisp, 12-15 minutes. Transfer ham to a serving platter; let rest for 20 minutes before carving.
Line a fine-mesh sieve with cheesecloth. Set sieve over a medium pitcher or gravy boat. Spoon off fat from surface of juices in pan; discard. Add Madeira to pan. Place roasting pan over medium-high heat and simmer liquids briskly, scraping up browned bits, until sauce thickens and is reduced to 2 cups, about 15 minutes. Strain sauce through prepared sieve, pressing on solids; discard solids.
Carve ham. Serve sauce alongside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Easter Ham with Golden Breadcrumbs and Madeira Sauce good for PCOS?

Yes, this Easter Ham with Golden Breadcrumbs and Madeira Sauce recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dinner with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 16 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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