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Herb-Crusted Fresh Ham

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  • Servings: 7
  • Prep: 45m
  • Cook: 2h
  • The following recipe serves 7 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh tarragon, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried lavender ( untreated lavender flowers)
  • 1/2 fresh (6-8 pound) ham (bone-in preferably shank end, with skin)
  • Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups chicken stock (or low-fat reduced sodium chicken broth)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: To prepare the ham, in a small bowl, combine the thyme, rosemary, tarragon, and lavender.

  • Step 2: Season the ham with salt and pepper and rub the herb mixture all over the ham then set aside to marinate and come to room temperature, 30-45 minutes.

  • Step 3: Preheat oven to 350º.

  • Step 4: Place the herb-crusted ham in a roasting pan and bake approximately 25 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 150º on an instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone, 2 - 2 1/2 hours.

  • Step 5: Remove from oven to a rack and tent the ham loosely with foil and let stand until the center of the ham registers 155 - 160º, 25-30 minutes.

  • Step 6: Meanwhile, to make the sauce, pour the pan drippings into a fat separator; remove and discard the fat.

  • Step 7: Transfer the drippings into a small saucepan to make the jus.

  • Step 8: Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil over high heat.

  • Step 9: Decrease the heat to medium to keep warm until serving; taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper.

  • Step 10: Once the ham has rested, transfer to a cutting board, carve, and serve with jus on the side.


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