Roast Fresh Ham

Name: Roast Fresh Ham
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. salt or less to taste; 1 1/4 tsp. ground ginger; 4 bay leaves, crumbled; 1/2 fresh 9 lb. ham, shank or butt; 1 1/4 tsp. ground sage; 1/2 tsp. black pepper; 4 garlic cloves, minced

7 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. salt or less to taste
1 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
4 bay leaves, crumbled
1/2 fresh 9 lb. ham, shank or butt
1 1/4 tsp. ground sage
1/2 tsp. black pepper
4 garlic cloves, minced

Directions

1

In a bowl, mix all ingredients together except ham.
2

Remove rind from ham. Score fat with a knife.
3

Rub mixture over ham. Wrap ham in foil or plastic and refrigerate overnight.
4

Heat oven to 425°.
5

Unwrap ham.
6

Place in a 13 x 9-inch cake pan.
7

Roast, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
8

Reduce heat to 325°.
9

Baste with drippings every 30 minutes for about 4 hours or until meat thermometer registers 160° internal temperature.