Roast Fresh Ham
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped sour pickle
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped sweet pickle
- 1 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon cognac
- The pork leg cut or fresh ham is quite versatile.
- It may be cooked either boned or with the bone in.
- Because of its size, it takes the time to cook perfectly in an oven set for 325F.
- or 300F.
- The fat covering eliminates the need for basting, but an occasional basting with red or white wine or broth does help the flavor and keeps a delicious moisture in the meat.
- Rub the roast well with sage, freshly ground black pepper, and touch of garlic.
- Place on a rack in a shallow pan.
- Roast to an internal temperature of 175F.
- Remove from the oven, and allow to stand for 15 minutes in a warm place before carving.
- Serve with Lyonnaise potatoes, sauted apple slices, and Burgundian Mustard.
- Blend the finely chopped pickles thoroughly with the mustard and add the cognac.
- If sealed in a jar, this will keep for several days.
sour pickle, sweet pickle, mustard, cognac
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/roast-fresh-ham-20032 (may not work)