Baked Fresh Ham with Herbes de Provence

Name: Baked Fresh Ham with Herbes de Provence
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 4 h
Yield: 8
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

By Virginia WillisPublished: Feb 23, 2011

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Yields:

Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

4 hrs

Cal/Serv:

681

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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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Directions

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Step 4Once ham has rested, transfer to a cutting board, carve, and serve with jus on the side.