Roast Fresh Ham

Prep: 720 min Cook: 240 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A flavorful roasted ham infused with aromatic spices and herbs, perfect for special occasions or family dinners. The blend of ginger, sage, garlic, and bay leaves creates a savory, fragrant crust that complements the tender, juicy meat. Suitable for gatherings and celebrations, offering a classic, hearty centerpiece.

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Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. salt
  • 1 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 1/2 fresh 9 lb. ham
  • 1 1/4 tsp. ground sage
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 4 garlic cloves

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix salt, ground ginger, crumbled bay leaves, ground sage, black pepper, and minced garlic.
  2. Remove rind from ham. Score fat with a knife.
  3. Rub the spice mixture over the ham. Wrap ham in foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  4. Heat oven to 425°F.
  5. Unwrap the ham.
  6. Place in a 13 x 9-inch cake pan.
  7. Roast, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
  8. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F.
  9. Baste the ham with drippings every 30 minutes.
  10. Continue roasting for about 4 hours or until a meat thermometer registers 160°F internal temperature.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

451 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.9g 30% DV
Total Fat 16g 20% DV
Carbs 79.3g 29% DV
Fiber 27.1g 97% DV
Sugar 2.4g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10095.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1163.3mg 25% DV
Cholesterol 14.5mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 161.5mcg 18% DV
Vitamin C 20mg 22% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 788mg 61% DV
Iron 26.2mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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