Martha Stewart Fresh Ham With Green Herb Paste Recipe
Are you looking for a perfect holiday meal? The Martha Stewart Fresh Ham With Green Herb Paste Recipe is a top choice.
Equipment
- Large roasting pan
- Food processor
- Meat thermometer
- Sharp carving knife
- Kitchen Twine
Ingredients
- 12 lbs FRESH HAM leg of pork
- 6 cloves GARLIC
- 1/4 cup ROSEMARY
- 1/4 cup SAGE
- 3 tbsp OLIVE OIL
- 2 tbsp COARSE SALT
- 1 tbsp BLACK PEPPER
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit now. Move the oven rack to the lowest position. This provides enough room for the large roasting pan.
- Pat the fresh ham dry with paper towels. Dry skin helps the herb paste stick better. It also ensures the skin gets very crunchy.
- Place the garlic and herbs in the processor. Add the olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until it looks like a thick green paste.
- Score the fat on the ham with a knife. Create a diamond pattern across the top surface. Do not cut into the actual meat.
- Rub the green herb paste all over the ham. Push the paste into the scored fat lines. This allows the flavor to soak deep inside.
- Put the ham into the large roasting pan. Place it with the fat side facing up. This allows the juices to baste the meat.
- Roast the ham in the preheated oven. Cook it until the internal temperature hits 145 degrees. This usually takes about twenty minutes per pound.
- Remove the pan from the oven carefully. Let the meat rest for thirty minutes. This keeps the juices inside the ham slices.
Notes
- Always let the ham reach room temperature before roasting.
- Use fresh herbs instead of dried ones for better flavor.
- Do not skip the resting time after the oven.
- Score the fat deeply to let flavors seep in.
- Keep the skin dry before adding the herb rub.
- Use a digital thermometer for the most accurate results.
- Baste the ham with pan juices every hour.
- Check the temperature in the thickest part of meat.