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Vegan Glazed Ham

Vegan Glazed Ham

This vegan glazed ham is meaty, smoky and sweet with delicious brown sugar and mustard glaze that creates the most amazing crust. It’s a holiday staple that’s not to be missed on any vegan holiday table.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours

ingredients
 

For the Brine

  • 2 ¼ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 tablespoons liquid smoke
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon dry ginger powder
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups vital wheat gluten
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder

For the Sugar and Mustard Glaze

  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter or margarine

instructions
 

  • First prepare the brine. Pour water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Add the remaining brine ingredients and stir until the sugar dissolves. Set aside and let it cool to room temperature.
  • To make the dough, place all the dry ingredients in a large bowl and mix to combine. Strain the brine through a fine sieve into the dry ingredients and discard any strained solids. Combine with a spatula to develop the gluten (no need to knead the dough), and let it rest for 10 minutes for the liquid to absorb.
  • Lay an 18-inch-long sheet of aluminium foil on a work surface, put the dough directly on the foil and form it into a round mass. Lift an edge of the foil over the dough and begin rolling it into a cylinder while pinching the ends closed. Twist the ends tightly to seal and bend the twisted ends in half to lock them tight. Wrap with a second sheet of foil in a similar fashion.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Put the foil package directly on the middle oven rack and bake for 2 hours. Once baked, remove the foil and let the ham cool.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the glaze. Put the brown sugar, mustard, soy sauce or tamari, and liquid smoke in a small dish and heat until the sugar dissolves. Set aside.
  • Place the vegan butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted. Add the whole ham and lightly brown it all over. Transfer to a baking dish and brush with the glaze until evenly coated. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes at 350°F (175°C).
  • Transfer to a cutting board or serving platter for slicing.
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