Maple Mustard Glazed Vegan Ham Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Servings
10 servings
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Calories
320 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Maple Mustard Glazed Vegan Ham Recipe
Description
The Maple Mustard Glazed Vegan Ham Recipe combines plant-based ingredients like chickpeas and vital wheat gluten to craft a dense, meaty loaf with a chewy texture. Steaming the shaped dough ensures it cooks evenly and retains moisture. The glaze, made from vegan butter, sweeteners, vinegar, and mustard, adds a balanced sweetness and sharpness that complements the mushroom umami and smoked paprika flavors in the dough. Cloves or pineapple rings are used optionally to infuse aroma and enhance serving appearance.
Cooking involves processing the chickpea mixture before kneading in wheat gluten and shaping a loaf. After steaming, the glaze is brushed on during the final cooking to form a sticky, flavorful coating. The vegan ham can be sliced and served as a plant-based main dish suitable for occasions where a traditional roast ham might be expected.
Steaming precautions include maintaining water levels to avoid burning. Marinating the loaf after steaming intensifies flavor, and adding nuts or seeds before serving offers textural contrast. Brushing the glaze on in the latter minutes of baking prevents burnt sugars while still allowing caramelization.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon red beet finely grated (optional for color)
- 15 ounce chickpeas drained and rinsed, canned
- 3 tablespoons miso paste
- 1 ½ teaspoons mushroom powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup vegetable stock unsalted
- 4 teaspoons nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 ¼ teaspoon liquid smoke
- 4 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1 ½ teaspoon smoked paprika or Kashmiri red chili powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ¾ cups vital wheat gluten
Maple Glaze:
- ¼ cup vegan butter
- ½ cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon cloves ground
Optional for Roasting and Serving:
- 20-25 clove whole
- 10 pineapple rings
- parsley chopped, fresh
- sage fresh leaves
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, miso paste, mushroom powder, garlic powder, vegetable stock, nutritional yeast, tomato paste, liquid smoke, maple syrup, paprika, and olive oil. Process until smooth. If using, add the grated beet for color and pulse until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl. Gradually add the vital wheat gluten, stirring with a spatula or your hands, until a dough forms. Knead the dough for five minutes to develop its texture. -If you have a strong food processor that will not burn out, you can do this mixing step right in the food processor, mixing for just 2 minutes.
- Shape the dough into a compact loaf and wrap it tightly in foil, ensuring there are no gaps or loose ends.
- Place the wrapped loaf in a steamer and steam over medium heat for one hour.
- While the loaf is steaming, prepare the maple glaze. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the vegan butter. Stir in the brown sugar, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and ground cloves. Simmer for two to three minutes until the glaze thickens slightly, then set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Once the loaf has finished steaming, carefully unwrap it and make shallow, crisscross cuts across the surface of the loaf. Brush the loaf generously without ⅓ of the maple glaze.
- Optionally, once glazed, insert whole cloves at the intersections of the cuts. If you like, you can arrange pineapple rings on top of the loaf, securing them with toothpicks.
- Place the loaf on a baking tray and roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, basting with another ⅓ of the glaze halfway through.
- Remove from the oven and allow to rest for ten minutes before drilling with the remaining glaze, and thinly slicing using a serrated knife. Garnish with fresh parsley and sage leaves before serving.
Notes
- Use a steaming rack with sufficient water below; keep lids tight and water monitored to prevent burning.
- Marinating the vegan ham for at least an hour, or overnight, enhances flavor depth.
- Brush glaze during the last ten minutes of baking to achieve caramelization without burning.
- Adding toasted nuts or seeds just before serving provides a crunchy texture that contrasts the tender loaf.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 320 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 320kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Sodium | 408mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 289mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 454IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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