Spiced Honey Mustard Cottage Ham with Purple Cabbage

After both cooking processes, the cottage ham comes out very tender and juicy, and the honey mustard glaze adds an incredible contrast of flavors. Purple cabbage adds a nice pop of color and is a classic side to pair with pork. Garnish with fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves and serve with roasted or boiled potatoes and dinner rolls. Leftovers are great for ham sandwiches later in the week!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 496 Calories

Ingredients

• water to cover
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 2 teaspoons whole cloves
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 4 cups apple cider
• 2 dried bay leaves
• ¼ cup dark brown sugar
• 2 yellow onions, quartered
• ¼ cup stone-ground mustard
• ⅓ cup honey mustard
• 3 pounds cottage ham
• 6 fresh thyme sprigs
• 1 (3 pound) purple cabbage

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place cottage ham in a large Dutch oven. Add cider, onions, thyme, garlic, bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, peppercorns, cloves, and enough water to cover cottage ham entirely. Cover, and place on high heat; bring to a boil, about 10 minutes. Once boiling, reduce heat, and cook on a low simmer for 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Step 2

While ham is simmering, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cut cabbage into quarters, remove core, and cut into 1-inch slices. Place cabbage slices in a large bowl. Add olive oil, salt, and pepper; toss to coat.

Step 3

Stir together honey mustard, stone-ground mustard, and brown sugar in a medium bowl. Once cottage ham has simmered, transfer ham to a roasting pan. Brush honey mustard mixture over entire cottage ham.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven until glaze has melted and a thermometer inserted in thickest portion registers 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 5

While ham is baking, reserve 1 1/2 cups of the cooking liquid in Dutch oven; discard solids and remaining liquid. Place Dutch oven over medium-high; add sliced cabbage, and stir to combine. Cover, and cook until cabbage is tender, about 15 minutes. Arrange cabbage on a platter.

Step 6

Remove cottage ham from oven, and let rest for 10 minutes. Carve slices and serve on top of cabbage.