Roasted Ham

Name: Roasted Ham
Yield: 8-10
Ingredients: 2 tbsp salt; 2 tsp of black pepper; 2 oz La Española Classic Olive Oil; 1 boneless pork ham of about 9 pounds in weight; Broccoli; Pumpkin; Baby; Potatoes; Red onion; Baby carrots

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Easy Baked Ham Recipe

Master the art of making exquisite baked ham from the comfort of your own home. Perfect for festive feasts or sunday lunch all year round.

8-10

15 mins

Ingredients

2 tbsp salt
2 tsp of black pepper
2 oz La Española Classic Olive Oil
1 boneless pork ham of about 9 pounds in weight
Broccoli
Pumpkin
Baby
Potatoes
Red onion
Baby carrots

preparation

1.

Mix the salt, black pepper, and oil. Baste the ham with the glaze and let it rest for at least 4 hours in the refrigerator.
2.

After this time, chop the vegetables into bite-size pieces. Mix the glaze ingredients and preheat the oven to 450ºF.
3.

Place the ham on a large baking tray and arrange the chopped vegetables around it.
4.

Drizzle the ham with some glaze and sprinkle the vegetables with olive oil and a little salt.
5.

Bake for 30 minutes, lower the oven temperature to 350ºF and add a few spoonfuls of the glaze.
6.

Continue cooking for 2 more hours adding glaze every 30 minutes. If you think the meat is getting too brown on the outside you can cover it with aluminum foil or baking paper to protect it.
7.

To ensure that the meat is cooked to perfection, insert a meat thermometer in the center of the thickest part of the ham, the internal temperature should reach 150ºF.
8.

Serve the sliced meat accompanied by the vegetables and the glaze left on the bottom of the tray.

How to Bake a Ham

Let’s face it; long-cook recipes such as this one can be intimidating. However, with the right guidance, along with clear and easy-to-follow steps, it doesn’t have to be. Sure, if you’re craving the delectable flavor of roasted ham, you’re going to have to give it some time. However, as our recipe demonstrates, achieving restaurant-quality results can be a stress-free affair. The actual process of cooking the ham is relatively simple. The most important thing is that you gather your ingredients ahead of time and ensure you have the right equipment.

For a dish as special as this one, we recommend giving your oven a thorough clean beforehand. This guarantees that the flavor of the ham remains untainted by your previous oven exploits. It’s also important to make sure your baking tray is the right size to bake the ham on.

The Art of Glazing a Ham

What makes an oven-baked ham a truly stand-out dish? You’ve guessed it, it’s the glaze. But the process of glazing meat is a fine art. Luckily, we’re here to help you master it. To glaze a ham properly, you’ll need:

Basting Brush
Large baking tray
Cooling Rack
Mixing bowl
Glaze ingredients

To ensure the ham absorbs all of the flavor of the glaze, we recommend basting it and putting it aside for a few hours prior to putting it in the oven. As far as glazing goes, we say slow and steady wins the race. Add your glaze in small amounts every 30 minutes or so. This way, the mixture melds perfectly with the natural juices of the ham.

Sweet Glaze vs. Savory Glaze

In our recipe, we’ve opted for a simple and savory salt, pepper, and olive oil glaze. We feel this combination accentuates the natural savoriness of the ham. However, if you prefer your meat to have a sweet and tangy finish, we recommend using ingredients like orange juice, sugar, and honey.

Best Olive Oil Variety to Use for Glazing Meats

In this recipe, we’ve opted for La Española Classic Olive Oil. Its mild flavor enhances the taste of the meat and allows it to shine. However, if you want to add an extra dimension to the flavor profile of the glaze, try using La Española Extra Virgin Olive Oil Flavored with Truffle. This rich olive oil blend has long been a favorite among top chefs, and it’s easy to see why. Try it out for yourself and enjoy spectacular results.

Using a Meat Thermometer

Meat thermometers are important kitchen tools, especially for roasted and baked dishes. When cooking meat in large quantities, such as a whole chicken or a leg of ham, it can be difficult to tell if the meat has been cooked thoroughly. The reason for this is that the eye test that usually works for fried dishes is more difficult to judge for larger portions of meat. In fact, the USDA recommends using meat thermometers, as they are the best way to ascertain when meat is ready to consume.

The good news is that using a meat thermometer is easy. Simply insert the needle deep into the meat you’re cooking and wait for the reading. For more cooking tips and recipe inspiration, be sure to drop by our blog.