Ham With Port-raisin Sauce

Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 -3 lbs boneless smoked ham, preferably "cure 81-inch
• 2 cups tawny port or 2 cups vintage port wine
• 1/3 cup condensed beef broth
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/2 cup dark raisin
• 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch, dissolved in 2 tablespoons cold water

Recipe

• 1 pierce the ham all over with the tip of a sharp knife.
• 2 in a 3 and 1/2 quart slow cooker, combine the port, broth and water.
• 3 add the ham, cover and slow-cook until a meat thermometer inserted into the center of the ham reads at least 165 degrees f, 4 to 5 hours on low (200 degrees) or 2 to 3 hours on high (300 degrees). turn the ham once during the cooking period for even distribution of flavor.
• 4 transfer the ham to a platter and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm. pour the cooking liquid into a medium saucepan.
• 5 bring to a boil over high heat and cook until the liquid has reduced to 2 cups, about 5 minutes.
• 6 stir in the raisins, brown sugar and vinegar.
• 7 reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
• 8 whisk in the cornstarch mixture and cook until just thickened.
• 9 pour the sauce into a sauce boat.
• 10 slice the ham and serve with the sauce passed on the side.