Swedish Christmas Ham (Julskinka)
A festive Swedish Julskinka, traditionally prepared for Christmas and often served chilled.
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 F.
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Rinse the ham well and pat it dry.
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Place the ham, rind-side up, on a rack in a roasting pan; roast until its internal temperature reaches 160 F, approximately 4.5 hours.
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Remove the ham from the oven and increase the temperature to 450 F.
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Carefully slice off and reserve the ham rind.
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Whisk egg yolks, brown sugar, and mustard, then spread this mixture evenly over the ham.
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Sprinkle the ham with crumbled gingersnaps or breadcrumbs until fully coated.
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Return the ham to the oven and roast for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
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Remove the ham, cover loosely with foil, and let it rest for 15 minutes.
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Carve and serve warm, or allow it to cool completely for serving at room temperature or cold.