Perfect summer’s day picnic food. Bake a whole joint and, once it’s cool, wrap up in foil and put the glaze in a jar. Pack it into the hamper along with crusty bread and other snacks. Drain ...

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and this surprising baked ham uses duck sauce to complement the mixture. As a spice rub, Chinese five spice adds a warmth and complexity that can only be achieved by a blend of ingredients.

Five-spice powder is available from Chinese grocers, and is becoming more widely available in supermarkets too. A good blend should be fragrant and spicy but also slightly sweet.