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Southern Maryland Stuffed Ham Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Mrjwjohnson / All my dishes 9 months, 4 weeks ago The history of Stuffed Ham dates to early 17th-century Maryland, where, it is believed, slaves working on the plantations created the recipe. Once the plantation owner tasted the delicious blend of pork and greens, the stuffed ham found its place on ... More Prep:20m Cook:160m Servings:8	Mrjwjohnson
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Ingredients

7 - 10 lb.) ham (use corned bone-in ham for that authentic Southern Maryland taste)

1 head cabbage

2 lbs. kale

1 lb. onions

1 bunch scallions

1 tbsp. red pepper

2 tbsp. mustard seed

2 tbsp. celery seed

1 tsp. Tabasco sauce

3 tsp. ground red pepper

2 1/2 tbsp. salt

Cheesecloth or Old pillow case

Directions

Chop onions and greens.

Mix seasonings with greens.

Cut 2 inch slits (pockets) on a 45 degree angle, in the ham. Alternate 3 pockets then 2 pockets, making sure they are not parallel.

Press seasoned stuffing into slits until they will hold no more.

Put ham in pillow case or cheesecloth; add left over stuffing, tie closed.

Put ham in large pot and cover with water. Simmer or boil slowly for 20 minutes per pound or till internal temperature reaches 160°. Reduce cooking time by 1/2 hour when using precooked ham.

Turn off heat.

Let ham cool in the water (about 2 hours).

Remove and drain.

Chill in refrigerator overnight, in its cloth. Serve cold.

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Comments

juels 9 months, 4 weeks ago said:
Boy, does this ever sound so unique and delicious! I love the method of cooking here, as well as the history behind the recipe! An easy 5 from me!

clbacon 9 months, 4 weeks ago said:
I have not eaten any of this in so long! Thanks for the memories and thanks for posting a unique recipe!

crabhappychick 9 months, 3 weeks ago said:
This is one of those classic Maryland dishes I never got to try before I left that beautiful state. I think a Spring get-away to the Eastern Shore is going to be in the near future....including to a restaurant that serves this. Any recommendations for a restaurant that serves MD stuffed ham?

djimmey 9 months, 3 weeks ago said:
Very interesting, never seen anything like it, worth a try. Thanks Its kinda like stuffed pork chops?

mjcmcook 9 months, 2 weeks ago said:
~Hello~
I Love authentic recipes and the 'history'
behind them~ this recipe is no exception~
I am looking forward to trying this one 'ASAP'~
"5"FORK!!!!!
I MUST use the 'pillowcase'! My Grandchildren
will think this is a 'Hoot'! (^_^)~
GREAT Photo~ I 'Tagged'~
~*~mj~*~