“Julskinka” Traditional Swedish Christmas Ham
Prep time: 20 Minutes
Cook time: Approximately 20 minutes per pound
Julskinka, or Swedish Christmas Ham, is a traditional holiday dish in Sweden and is made with a breadcrumb and mustard crust. The ham serves as the centerpiece of the julbord, Sweden’s festive buffet. Enjoy it cold, room temperature, or warm from the oven. A classic way to enjoy julskinka is with a dollop of Swedish mustard (Lars Own® is available in two varieties) and knackerbröd (crispbread).
Ingredients
HAM
One 4.5-5 LB Lars Own® Swedish Cured Boneless Ham, Thawed
TOPPING
6 Tbsp Lars Own® Spicy Brown Mustard
2 egg yolks
1 Tbsp sugar
6 Tbsp fine dry breadcrumbs, divided
THAWING INSTRUCTIONS
3-Days Before Cooking: Remove ham from freezer keeping it in the vacuum bag. Place in refrigerator to thaw. OR
1-Day Before Cooking: Remove ham from freezer keeping it in the vacuum bag. Place in sink full of cold water for 4 hours. Return to refrigerator until ready to cook. If ham is needed sooner, leave it in cold water for approximately 30 minutes per pound or until completely thawed.
Steps
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a roasting pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
- Place ham, with netting on, in the center of the foil.
- Brush ham lightly with vegetable oil or apply cooking oil spray.
- Seal foil tightly around the ham.
- Place ham in oven and cook for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Remove ham from oven and allow to rest 15 minutes.
- Carefully remove the netting using kitchen shears (we suggest using a carving board with spikes).
- Reset the oven to 450°F and place ham back into roasting pan.
- For topping, combine Lars Own® Spicy Brown Mustard, egg yolks, and sugar in a small bowl.
- Stir in 1 to 2 Tbsp of the breadcrumbs to thicken slightly so the topping spreads over the ham without running off.
- Brush mixture evenly over the top and sides of the ham; sprinkle with remaining breadcrumbs.
- Bake ham for 10 to 15 minutes, until breadcrumbs are light golden brown.
- Place ham on serving platter and garnish with kale, prunes, and an apple or orange.
- Serve warm, at room temperature, or cold.
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