Greens Stuffed Ham

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Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  1. Place ham meaty side up on a cutting surface.
  2. 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.
  3. In a medium skillet, bring water to a boil.
  4. Add kale and celery, cover, and reduce heat to low, cooking for 10 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  6. Drain kale and celery.
  7. Stir in butter, brown sugar, vinegar, pepper and mustard.
  8. Add bread cubes; toss to mix.
  9. Spoon stuffing into the pockets of the ham.
  10. Tie with kitchen string to keep in place if necessary.
  11. Place ham, stuffed side up, on a rack in a shallow roaster.
  12. DO NOT ADD WATER OR COVER THE PAN.
  13. Bake for 2-2 1/2 hours or until meat thermometer registers 150°F.
  14. IF NECESSARY, cover ham loosely with foil after 1 hour to prevent burning.
  15. To serve, slice ham perpendicular to the bone.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

566 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.8g 18% DV
Total Fat 33.6g 43% DV
Carbs 62.7g 23% DV
Fiber 8.5g 30% DV
Sugar 29.3g 59% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 501.8mg 22% DV
Potassium 699mg 15% DV
Cholesterol 100.3mg 33% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 231.8mcg 26% DV
Vitamin C 31.6mg 35% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 1% DV
Calcium 264mg 20% DV
Iron 4.1mg 23% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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