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Subelement P3

HAM PREPARATION TECHNIQUES

Section P3B

Glazing methods

When is the best time to apply a sugar-based glaze to ham during roasting?

  • Before cooking begins
  • Correct Answer
    During the last 30-45 minutes of cooking
  • Immediately after removing from the oven
  • Halfway through the cooking process
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What ingredient forms the base of most traditional ham glazes?

  • Correct Answer
    Sugar (brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup)
  • Vinegar
  • Olive oil
  • Mayonnaise
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What occurs when a sugar-based glaze is applied too early in the ham cooking process?

  • The ham will become too tender
  • The interior will remain undercooked
  • Correct Answer
    The glaze may burn before the ham is fully cooked
  • The ham will lose its characteristic pink color
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Which of the following techniques creates the best caramelization of a ham glaze?

  • Using only liquid sweeteners
  • Applying the glaze under aluminum foil
  • Adding the glaze while the oven is off
  • Correct Answer
    Increasing the oven temperature after applying the glaze
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What acidic ingredient is often included in ham glazes to balance sweetness?

  • Cream of tartar
  • Correct Answer
    Mustard, vinegar, or fruit juice
  • Baking soda
  • Sour cream
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Which tool is most effective for applying a thick glaze evenly to a ham?

  • Spray bottle
  • Squeeze bottle
  • Correct Answer
    Basting brush
  • Spoon
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How often should a ham be glazed during the final glazing period for optimal results?

  • Correct Answer
    Every 10-15 minutes
  • Once at the beginning and once at the end
  • Every 45 minutes
  • Continuously with a drip system
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What is the primary purpose of including mustard in many traditional ham glazes?

  • For yellow coloring only
  • As a preservative
  • To make the glaze adhere better to the ham
  • Correct Answer
    To provide tangy contrast to the sweetness
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