Name: Spicy-Tamarind-and-Honey-Glazed Spiral Ham
Yield: 12 servings plus leftovers
Ingredients: 1 8–10-pound shank-end, spiral-sliced, bone-in ham; 3 Scotch bonnet or habanero chiles, seeds removed, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, finely grated; 1 tablespoon finely grated peeled ginger; ½ cup tamarind concentrate; ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon honey; Kosher salt; ½ cup dry red wine; 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces; Often labeled "concentrate cooking tamarind," tamarind concentrate can be found at Asian and Thai markets, and online.

A glazed spiralcut ham on a platter on a table with elaborate floral decoration.

Photo by Marcus Nilsson

This recipe is a sweet, sour, and spicy take on the classic centerpiece ham, and the leftovers will taste awesome in a mini potato roll.

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