Basil Baked Ham

[sparty_party_d]

I grow a lot of basil in my backyard garden. I am always looking for creative uses for this bounty. My wife was baking a ham tonight, I created a glaze that was very tasty.

In a blender mix:

1/2 cup HOT Salsa
1/2 cup of dried Basil
2 Tbl Dijon Mustard
1 Tbl of Maple Syrup
6 oz. of Ginger Ale

Blend till a nice paste results. Brush on ham twice. Once 20 minutes before serving. And again, 5 minutes before serving.

This goes well with other traditional side dishes to baked ham; baked beans, macaroni and cheese, etc.

[cheedo1@hotmail.com]

thanks sparty, am bbqing loin chops tonight and that will come in handy as an alternative to the ususal i use,and i have all the ingredients on hand, so, that makes it even more, intresting to try, thanks again and will let you know how mine turns out

remember,STRESSED spelt backwards is "DESSERTS"
happy cooking
Ron

[cheedo1@hotmail.com]

I think you've got a hit there sparty,tried the sauce last night on the loin chops and they were awesome,,i added a tbsp of honey to go with it, but other than that,great.are you bottling it anytime soon?

remember,STRESSED spelt backwards is "DESSERTS"
happy cooking
Ron

[goldfish]

so you added honey and maple syrup?? would of thought that would be abit sweet. then again ron...heh heh...I know ya youll say youre sweet enough.


do fish burp?

goldie

[cheedo1@hotmail.com]

yep sure did goldie,it gave it that certain jenusse qua?the maple syrup gave it the flavor while the honey gave it a more sticky, gooey, stick to your fingers, lip smacking goodness,especially for the loin chops i did.I love to take recipes and spring ahed with them, not that thier boring or anything but experiment with them.i add flavors that i like , that i think will work with a recipe, that'show new ones are invented,(recipes that is).glad to see that reno didn't do you in and your fins are stillin one piece.


remember,STRESSED spelt backwards is "DESSERTS"
happy cooking
Ron

[CM]

If you end up with too much basil, just before the frost, try making Fresh Basil Conserve to save it in the fridge. My grandparents brought this one with them from Italy.

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CM

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