From: Country Living US
Yields:
8
Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs
Cal/Serv:
681
Ham baked with a crust of fresh Provençal herbs brings the flavors of spring to your table and makes an elegant main dish at any spring party or holiday feast.
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Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp. fresh rosemary
- 1 tsp. tarragon leaves
- 1/2 tsp. lavender (see Tip)
- 1/2 fresh bone-in ham
- Coarse salt
- Pepper
Directions
- Step 1In a small bowl, combine thyme, rosemary, tarragon, and lavender. Place ham in a roasting pan and season with salt and pepper. Rub herbs all over ham and set aside until ham reaches room temperature, 30 to 45 minutes.
- Step 2Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake ham until an instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone reaches 155 degrees F, 2 to 2-1/2 hours (about 25 minutes per pound). Transfer ham to a wire rack. Tent ham loosely with aluminum foil and let stand until the center of ham registers 160 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, 25 to 30 minutes more.
- Step 3Meanwhile, skim and discard fat from pan drippings. Transfer defatted drippings to a small saucepan, add chicken stock, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium, season with salt and pepper, and keep warm until serving.
- Step 4Once ham has rested, transfer to a cutting board, carve, and serve with jus on the side.
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