INGREDIENTS
1
fresh ham, about 5½ lbs., smoked if you like
1/4 cup
black peppercorns
2
bay leaves
1
knob of fresh ginger, about 2 tablespoons, finely grated
2
star anise
1
large handful of cloves
2 cloves
garlic thinly sliced
1/2
orange, zested and juice reserved
2/3 cup
honey
1 1/2 cups
brown sugar
1
red jalapeño pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1 tsp
five-spice powder
1/2 cup
soy sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper