Country Ham Stuffed with Spicy Southern Greens

Name: Country Ham Stuffed with Spicy Southern Greens
Ingredients: 12-16 pound, country ham; 1 cup, water; 1/4 teaspoon, table salt; 3 cups, grits (not instant); 1/4 cup, ham broth; 3/4 pound, mustard greens, stemmed, washed thoroughly, and chopped coarsely; 3/4 pound, spinach, stemmed and washed thoroughly; 1 tablespoon, olive oil or reserved ham fat; 1 , small onion, chopped; 2 cloves, garlic, minced; 2 ribs, celery, cut into small dice; 1 , small red bell pepper, cut into small dice; 3 , scallions, sliced very thin; 1 1/2 teaspoons, celery seeds; 1 1/2 teaspoon, brown mustard seed; 1/8 teaspoon, cayenne pepper; , Ground black pepper to taste; 1/2 cup, light brown sugar; 1/4 cup, honey mustard; 1 tablespoon, water

Main Courses
Pork

Appears in Cook's Illustrated November/December 1993

Stuffing a country ham with greens and grits adds moisture and contrasting flavors and textures to a holiday favorite.

SERVES 18

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