Ang Pinakamasarap Na Pinoy Christmas Ham Ever!
There’s just something about the combination of December holidays and hamon that makes a Christmas celebration truly Pinoy. No Noche Buena spread is complete without Christmas ham. In fact, learning how to cook Christmas ham in the Philippines is a love language that will win hearts no matter the season or occasion.
Luckily for you, we have the perfect Christmas ham recipe that’s easy to follow. The result? Succulent Filipino Christmas ham that’s sweet, salty, and fragrant at the same time. You have the bay leaves, sugar, and Knorr Pork Cube to thank for that. It will take some practice, though, so better start warming up the kitchen!
Tips
When talking about the best Filipino ham recipes for Christmas, people often ask: what’s better — boneless or bone-in? If you don’t mind carving your meat from the bone after it’s done cooking, we highly recommend going for bone-in ham. This tends to be more packed with flavor and it makes for beautiful plating to boot. Yours will be a Noche Buena spread to remember, for sure.
Ingredients
- 2 kilograms whole pork kasim (shoulder) or pique (ham), skin removed
- Brine
- 2 pcs Knorr Pork Cubes
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp pink salt or Prague powder
- 4 pcs star anise
- 1 tsp black peppercorn
- 4 pcs bay leaves
- 2 1/2 cups water
- Pineapple Glaze
- 2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
- 1 cup crushed pineapple
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Cooking Method
Nutritional Data
- Without milk
- Egg Free
- Lactose Free
- Nut Free
- Diet Paleo
- Suitable For Pregnancy
- Wheat Free
