Greens Stuffed Ham
- 1 (5 lb) ham, rump half
- 4 cups fresh kale, torn
- 1/4 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 1/2 cups dry bread cubes or 1 1/2 cups croutons
- Place ham meaty side up on a cutting surface.
- On the meaty side, cut 5 or 6 pockets parallel to the bone (lengthwise) about 1 - 2 inches deep and 3/4 inch apart; set aside.
- In a medium skillet, bring water to a boil.
- Add kale and celery, cover, and reduce heat to low, cooking for 10 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 325u0b0F.
- Drain kale and celery.
- Stir in butter, brown sugar, vinegar, pepper and mustard.
- Add bread cubes; toss to mix.
- Spoon stuffing into the pockets of the ham.
- Tie with kitchen string to keep in place if necessary.
- Place ham, stuffed side up, on a rack in a shallow roaster.
- DO NOT ADD WATER OR COVER THE PAN.
- Bake for 2-2 1/2 hours or until meat thermometer registers 150u0b0F.
- IF NECESSARY, cover ham loosely with foil after 1 hour to prevent burning.
- To serve, slice ham perpendicular to the bone.
ham, fresh kale, celery, water, butter, brown sugar, vinegar, black pepper, mustard, bread
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/greens-stuffed-ham-200036 (may not work)