Country Ham in Pineapple Sauce with Dried Cherries and Raisins

Name: Country Ham in Pineapple Sauce with Dried Cherries and Raisins
Yield: serves 4
Ingredients: 1 (4-pound) bone-in ham; 10 whole cloves; 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 (18-ounce) jar pineapple-apricot preserves; 1/4 cup dried sour cherries; 1/4 cup golden raisins or currants

December 9, 2011

Nothing can compare to a Virginia baked ham, but any good-quality ham used in this recipe will yield surprisingly delicious results. This is truly one of those foolproof throw-everything-in-the-cooker-and-walk-away kind of dishes. Mashed potatoes and green beans make a great accompaniment.

Cooks' Note

Suggested Beverage: A crisp, aromatic white wine such as a Gewürztraminer or a Sauvignon Blanc Musqué with a bit of residual sugar. Or explore some of the well-made wines now coming out of Virginia.

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