Ham in White Wine
(Prosciutto al Vino Bianco)
Ingredients:
Butter, for greasing
8 thick cooked ham slices
12 fl oz (350 ml) dry white wine
11 oz (300 grams) mushrooms, sliced
1 small shallot, chopped
6 fl oz (175 ml) double cream
1 tablespoon white port
Salt
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F) Gas Mark 2.
Grease a fairly large, ovenproof dish with butter and place the ham on the base.
Pour in half the wine, cover with foil and bake for 3 hours, making sure that the liquid does not come to the boil.
Put the mushrooms, shallot and remaining wine in a pan, bring to the boil, then stir in the cream and simmer gently.
Add the ham cooking juices and cook until reduced to the required consistency.
Stir in the port and season with salt to taste.
Place the ham on a warm serving dish and cover with the sauce. Serves 4.