Balsamic-Glazed Sous Vide Ham

1. Preheat Sous Vide Cooker

Preheat your sous vide cooker to 140°F (60°C).

2. Cook Ham Sous Vide

Place the ham, still in its packaging, into the sous vide cooker. Let it cook for at least 3 hours, but feel free to leave it for up to 8 hours if you need more flexibility with your timing.

3. Prepare Glaze

In a small saucepan, heat the brown sugar over medium-high heat until it turns a deep brown color. Add the balsamic vinegar and let the mixture cook until it becomes thick and syrupy, about 5 minutes.

4. Preheat Oven

When the ham is nearly done in the sous vide cooker, preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) and let it preheat thoroughly for at least 30 minutes.

5. Remove Ham and Apply Glaze

Remove the ham from the water bath and take it out of its packaging. Place the ham cut side down on a rack set inside a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Pat the ham dry with paper towels and brush a generous layer of the prepared glaze over the entire ham.

6. Caramelize Glaze

Place the ham in the preheated oven and roast it for 5 minutes. Remove it briefly to apply another layer of glaze. Repeat this process three more times.

7. Rest and Carve

Once you've applied the final layer of glaze, remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for about 5 minutes. Transfer the ham to a cutting board and carve it into slices.