Maple and Ginger-Braised Ham

Ingredients

• • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
  • 1 piece fresh ginger, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) long, washed and sliced
  • 1/2 jalapeño chili pepper, seeded or unseeded, cut into rounds
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 boneless smoked ham, about 1 ⅔ lb (750 g)
  • 2 cups (500 ml) water
  • 1 cup (250 ml) maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) low-sodium soy sauce (optional)