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Perfect spiral-cut ham for consistently rich flavor in each slice. COOKING SUGGESTION Heating Instructions 1. Heat oven to 275ºF. 2. Remove all packaging materials including white “button” on bone of ham; place ham in shallow roasting pan. Half hams should be cooked FLAT/FACE SIDE DOWN. Whole hams should be cooked FAT SIDE UP. Cover pan tightly with aluminum foil. 3. Bake at 275ºF for approximately 15 minutes per pound until heated through. DO NOT OVERCOOK! If desired, glaze ham now following instructions below. 4. Remove ham from oven; let stand, covered, for 20 to 30 minutes before serving. Carving Instructions - HALF HAM: Cut around center bone with knife to free as many slices from the bone as desired. Cut along the natural seams of the ham slides to remove sections of those slices you’ve already freed from the center bone. - WHOLE HAM: Place ham fat side down on a cutting board with shank (narrow end) to your right. Cut horizontally along center bone from right to lef...

3 pounds country style spareribs  Savory and succulently delicious  spareribs  guaranteed to satisfy.  Serve with rice to absorb the sumptuously sauce and a side of green beans to complete this satisfying meal.   1/2 cup soy sauce  1 1/2 inches of ginger 1 large garlic clove, mashed 2 Tablespoons oil 1/2 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup reserved pineapple syrup  1/4 cup Vinegar  1 red and 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch squares, parboiled Pineapple chunks (20 oz. can) Carrot, paper thin, sliced 2 green onions, chopped Chop ribs into bite size pieces.  Marinate for 30 minutes in soy sauce and ginger; reserve liquid.  Brown garlic in oil; then brown meat.  Add brown sugar, pineapple syrup, vinegar, and soy sauce liquid.  Cook until tender over low heat, 45-1 hour.  Add corn starch mixed with water; bring to boil just until sauce thickens.  Add pineapple chunks and bell peppers.  Garnish with green onions.   T...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped (white, brown, yellow) 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 large carrot , chopped (about 1 1/4 cups)  2 celery ribs, chopped (about 1 1/4 cups) 2 cups / 400g dried lentils, green or brown, rinsed  (Note 1) 14 oz crushed tomato 1.5 quarts (6 cups) vegetable or chicken stock / broth, low sodium 1/2 teaspoon each cumin and coriander powder 1 1/2 teaspoon paprika powder 2 dried bay leaves 1 lemon (zest + juice) 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper, each  TO SERVE:  Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish  Warm sourdough or French bread, to serve   Instructions Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, cook for 2 minutes. - Add celery and carrot. Cook for 7 - 10 minutes or until softened and the onion is sweet. Don't rush this step, it is key to the flavour base of the soup. - Add all remaining ingredients except the lemon and salt. Stir. - Increase heat and bring to simmer. Scoop scum on the surface off and d...

Mix sour cream and taco seasonings. Let sit in fridge overnight.   1 can (16 ounces) refried beans  1 can (16 ounces) spicy refried beans  1 carton (16 ounces) sour cream  1 package taco seasoning mix  8 ounces grated cheddar cheese   8 ounces grated jack cheese  1 large avocado diced sprinkled with lemon juice  3 tomatoes, diced and drained  2-3 green onions, finely chopped  1 can (4 ounces) sliced olives, drained parsley to garnish Combine both cans of refried beans; mix together well and placing a large 12 inch platter. Combine sour cream and taco seasoning mix and layer on top of beans. Combine cheddar and jack cheese and sprinkle generously over sour cream (reserving some for the garnish). Layer with avocado, tomatoes, green onion, and sliced olives. Garnish with grated cheese in center and parsley around the edges. Chill before serving. Serve with natural style tortilla chips. Serves 20 to 25. Note: for smaller group, reci...

Prep time: 40 minutes Cook time: 1 hour 15 minutes or more  1 1/2 to 2 pounds pork spareribs cut into 1 1/2 - 2 inch pieces  Marinate in 1/3 cup flour and 1/3 cup soy sauce 1/3 cup vinegar 1 cup water 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon oil 1 clove garlic minced 1 inch of ginger grated Green cabbage  1.  Cut spare ribs into 1 1/2 to 2 inch pieces. 2.  Mix flour and soy sauce and marinate spareribs for 30 minutes in a large bowl. 3.   Heat oil. Add garlic and grated ginger. 4. Brown the spareribs completely in a large pot.  5. Add water, vinegar, salt, and brown sugar.  6. Simmer for about an hour and 15 minutes or until done.  7. Serve on a bed of sliced green  cabbage.