Ham With Garlic and Orange |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
1 (15- to 18-pound) fresh ham (not cured or smoked) |
1 tablespoon salt |
1/2 cup chopped fresh or 1 (4-ounce) jar minced garlic |
2 teaspoons pepper |
2 teaspoons dried oregano |
1/2 cup fresh lime juice |
1/2 cup fresh orange juice |
Directions:
1. Place ham in an aluminum foil-lined roasting pan. Cut 4 to 5 (1-inch-deep) slits across top of ham. Sprinkle evenly with salt.
2. Stir together garlic and next 4 ingredients. Pour mixture evenly over ham, rubbing mixture into slits. Cover and chill 8 hours.
3. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 7 hours or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 185°. Let stand 20 minutes before slicing.
4. Citrus-and-Garlic Pork Roast: Substitute 1 (6-pound) bone-in pork shoulder roast (Boston butt) for fresh ham. Reduce garlic to 3 tablespoons. Reduce oven temperature to 325°. Proceed as directed, baking for 4 1/2 hours or until meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 175°. Remove from oven, and let stand until thermometer reaches 185°. Makes 6 to 8 servings. Prep: 15 min.; Chill: 8 hrs.; Bake: 4 hrs., 30 min.
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