Guajillo-Rubbed Apricot Sage Glazed Ham

Steps

• 1

  Preheat oven 325°F.
• 2

  Place ham cut-side down on a shallow cooking pan. With a small knife cut cross-hatch incisions 1/2 inch deep around ham. Sprinkle and rub guajillo powder all over ham. Insert whole cloves in openings of cross-hatches evenly around ham. Set aside.
• 3

  In a medium saucepan on medium-low heat, heat oil. Add apricot preserves and wine. Stir until preserves have liquefied a bit. Add dried sage and mustard powder. Stir and continue cooking for 10 minutes until all ingredients have combined.
• 4

  With a barbecue brush, brush one-third of glaze on ham, evenly distributed. Place in the oven and bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes, glazing every 20 minutes.
• 5

  Remove from oven, let cool slightly, slice and enjoy.