Fresh Ham

Source

Author: Bob and Robin Young

Source: Rockin' R's Kitchen

Web Page: www.rockinrs.com, http://boisefoodieguild.blogspot.com

Degree of Difficulty

Degree of Difficulty: Moderately difficult

Oven Temperature: 350°F

Ingredients

Ingredients - Brine

17

lbs

Fresh Ham

3

gal

Water

1½

c

Kosher Salt

1

c

Raw Sugar

1

c

Maple Syrup

1

c

Brown Sugar

2

t

Black Pepper, fresh ground

2

t

Whole Cloves

Ingredients - Spice Rub

3

T

Whole Cloves

2

Star Anise, whole

1

t

dry Mustard

½

T

Telicherry Pepper, whole

2

t

dried Orange Zest

Directions

Brine

1

Combine all ingredients in a large non-reactive pot. Place fresh ham in the pot, keeping submerged. Keep at 45°F for 4-5 days, turning once.

Rub

1

Place all ingredients in a grinder. Grind to a fine powder.

2

Rub the ham all over with the rub.

3

Bake in a 350°F oven loosely covered with aluminium foil. Cook until internal temperature is 170°F. Remove from heat and let rest.

4

Make a ham gravy from the pan drippings. Enjoy!

Cooking Times

Preparation Time: 120 hours

Cooking Time: 3 hours

Total Time: 123 hours