Greens Stuffed Ham

10 ingredients
15 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 (5 lb) ham, rump half
  • 4 cups fresh kale, torn
  • 1/4 cup celery, chopped
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 1/2 cups dry bread cubes or 1 1/2 cups croutons

Directions

  1. 1
    Place ham meaty side up on a cutting surface.
  2. 2
    On the meaty side, cut 5 or 6 pockets parallel to the bone (lengthwise) about 1 - 2 inches deep and 3/4 inch apart; set aside.
  3. 3
    In a medium skillet, bring water to a boil.
  4. 4
    Add kale and celery, cover, and reduce heat to low, cooking for 10 minutes.
  5. 5
    Preheat oven to 325°F.
  6. 6
    Drain kale and celery.
  7. 7
    Stir in butter, brown sugar, vinegar, pepper and mustard.
  8. 8
    Add bread cubes; toss to mix.
  9. 9
    Spoon stuffing into the pockets of the ham.
  10. 10
    Tie with kitchen string to keep in place if necessary.
  11. 11
    Place ham, stuffed side up, on a rack in a shallow roaster.
  12. 12
    DO NOT ADD WATER OR COVER THE PAN.
  13. 13
    Bake for 2-2 1/2 hours or until meat thermometer registers 150°F.
  14. 14
    IF NECESSARY, cover ham loosely with foil after 1 hour to prevent burning.
  15. 15
    To serve, slice ham perpendicular to the bone.

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