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Jerk Ham

A flavorful Jamaican-inspired ham dish with a spicy jerk marinade.

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Jamaican
medium
27h 0m
2
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 3h 0m
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Jamie Oliver
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Ingredients
  • 3 Garlic cloves
  • 3 Shallots
  • 3 Thyme sprigs
  • 3 Scotch bonnetsUp to 3, adjust for spice preference
  • 3 Bay leaves
  • 3 Cloves
  • 3 teaspoons Sea saltLevel teaspoons
  • 3 teaspoons AllspiceHeaped teaspoons
  • 3 teaspoons Honey
  • 3 tablespoons Rum
  • 3 tablespoons Vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons Olive oil
  • Ham hocksEnough for two-and-a-half portions
Instructions
  1. 1

    Soak ham hocks in water overnight to remove excess salt.

    24h 0m

  2. 2

    Add garlic, shallots, thyme, scotch bonnets, bay leaves, cloves, sea salt, allspice, honey, rum, vinegar, and olive oil to a processor and blend into a jerk marinade.

    5 min

  3. 3

    Massage the jerk marinade into the ham hocks.

    5 min

  4. 4

    Cook the ham hocks in the oven at a low temperature until the meat is tender and pulls away from the bone.

    3h 0m

  5. 5

    Serve with a salad of clementine juice, radish, romaine lettuce, watercress, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pomegranate seeds.

    10 min

Equipment Needed
food processor
oven
gloves

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