The components of this recipe-purchased ham or turkey, the relish and dinner rolls- can be combined by your guests to make little sandwiches.
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 12 to 14
Ingredients
1/2 cup crème de cassis (black currant-flavored liqueur) or cherry-flavored brandy
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups dried tart cherries or dried Bing cherries or 1 cup of each (about 10 ounces total)
3/4 cup pecans, toasted, chopped (about 3 ounces)
2 tablespoons grated orange peel
1 6- to 8-pound spiral-cut honey-roasted ham or one 12- to 14-pound honey-roasted turkey
Small dinner rolls (optional)
Preparation
Step 1
Stir crème de cassis, 1/2 cup water and sugar in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to boil. Add dried cherries. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until cherries are plump, about 5 minutes. Mix in pecans and orange peel. Season relish lightly with salt. Transfer to bowl. Cool. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
Step 2
Place ham or turkey on platter. Place bowl with cherry relish alongside. Serve with dinner rolls, if desired.
