Dinner: Clove-and-Cider-Glazed Ham

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cinnamon, Apple Cider Vinegar

Health and fertility benefits of Clove-and-Cider-Glazed Ham

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). Apple cider vinegar will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)

Ingredients

One 7- to 8-pound spiral-cut ham
1 cup fresh apple cider
1/2 cup light brown sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons bourbon
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
One 3-inch cinnamon stick
6 whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 °. Place the ham in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
In a small saucepan, combine all of the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer, whisking occasionally. Cook over moderately low heat until reduced to 3/4 cup, about 25 minutes. Pour the glaze over the ham, leaving the spices on the meat. Cover tightly with foil. Bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, basting every 15 minutes, until heated through. Transfer to a platter.
Strain the pan juices into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook until reduced to a glaze, 8 to 10 minutes. Spoon the glaze over the ham; serve.

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