Asian glazed ham

Ingredients (serves 8)
* 1 small (6-7kg) leg of ham
* About 36 whole cloves
* 1/2 cup (125ml) soy sauce
* 1/2 cup (125ml) pure maple syrup
* 2 tbs char siu (Chinese barbecue) sauce
* 2-3 drops red liquid food colouring
* 2 garlic cloves, crushed
* 1 tsp five-spice powder


Method
1. Use a small sharp knife to cut around the end of the ham bone in a zigzag pattern. Run your fingers under skin and carefully lift it off in one piece, removing as little of the fat as possible. (Reserve the skin to cover the cut ham when storing.) Score the fat lightly (don't cut through to the meat) in a diamond pattern, then stud the centre of each diamond with a clove. Mix the remaining ingredients in a small bowl, then brush over the ham, reserving the excess. Refrigerate overnight.
2. Preheat oven to 160°C. Place ham on a rack over a large roasting pan filled with 1 cup (250ml) hot water (this will prevent any marinade that drips down from burning). Brush ham with some reserved soy mixture, then bake for 40 minutes or until golden and well glazed.
3. Place the remaining soy sauce mixture in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Brush over ham just before serving to enhance the glaze.

Notes & tips
* Note: Begin this recipe day ahead.

Source
delicious. - Page 108
Recipe by Valli Little