How Do You Cook Black Forest Ham?
Black forest ham is sold precooked and already has a darkened skin full of smoked wood flavor. Preparing the ham takes a minimal amount of cooking time and mostly involves seasoning the meat and adding your own glaze. The ham achieves a dark color when processed German-style, which often involves dipping it in beef blood. By roasting the ham in the oven, you will enrich its taste and fill your home with a succulent aroma. Step 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Add 1 tablespoon flour to the oven bag. Step 2 Place the ham in the bag with the fat side facing up toward you. Step 3 Close the bag with a twist tie. Step 4 Use a knife to pierce the bag 6 to 8 times. Step 5 Bake the ham 10 to 15 minutes per pound in a roasting pan. Step 6 Remove the ham from the oven 30 minutes before it finishes baking. Step 7 Slit the bag down the center. Score the fat by cutting diamond shapes that are ΒΌ inch deep. Step 8 Brush the top of the ham with mustard. Insert garlic cloves into each diamond shape. S
