Herb-Braised Ham Recipe

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Herb-Braised Ham
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Ingredients
15
Count
Nutrition
1260
Calories
Total time
270
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Put ham in deep 10- to 20-quart pot and cover with cold water (don't worry if bone sticks out). Bring to a boil, then drain ham.
  2. Put oven rack in lower third of oven (remove any other racks) and preheat oven to 350°F.
  3. Wash leeks in a bowl of cold water, then lift out and drain well. Cook leeks, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme sprigs, parsley stems, nutmeg, peppercorns, and cloves in 2 tablespoons butter in wide 7- to 10-quart heavy pot (see special equipment, above) over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened and beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Add wine and bring to a boil, then add ham, skin side down, and water (liquid will not cover ham) and return to a boil.
  4. Cover pot tightly with lid or, if ham sticks up over top of pot, with heavy-duty foil. Braise ham in oven 1 hour.
  5. Turn ham skin side up and continue to braise in oven, covered, until thermometer inserted into center of ham (do not touch bone) registers 120°F, about 1 hour more (if ham was labeled fully cooked ), or 160°F, about 2 hours more (if ham was labeled partially cooked ).
  6. While ham braises, mash together flour and remaining 3 tablespoons butter with a fork to make a beurre manié.
  7. Transfer ham to a platter and let stand, loosely covered with foil, 45 minutes.
  8. While ham stands, pour braising liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a 3-quart saucepan, pressing on and discarding solids, and skim off any fat. Bring braising liquid to a simmer and whisk in beurre manié 1/2 tablespoon at a time (sauce will become lumpy). Continue to simmer, whisking, until sauce is smooth and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in chopped thyme and parsley.
  9. Remove skin from ham, then slice meat and serve with sauce.
  10. Cooks' note: Ham can be braised 2 days ahead and cooled in braising liquid, uncovered, then chilled, covered. Skim any fat before reheating ham, in braising liquid, on top of stove.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1259.95 Kcal (5275 kJ)
Calories from fat 532.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 59.21g 91%
Cholesterol 513.2mg 171%
Sodium 607.57mg 25%
Potassium 2763.1mg 59%
Total Carbs 13.78g 5%
Sugars 3.73g 15%
Dietary Fiber 2.14g 9%
Protein 149.19g 298%
Vitamin C 16.9mg 28%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 11%
Iron 8.1mg 45%
Calcium 161.1mg 16%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 124.5 Kcal (521 kJ)
Calories from fat 52.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.85g 91%
Cholesterol 50.71mg 171%
Sodium 60.04mg 25%
Potassium 273.03mg 59%
Total Carbs 1.36g 5%
Sugars 0.37g 15%
Dietary Fiber 0.21g 9%
Protein 14.74g 298%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 28%
Iron 0.8mg 45%
Calcium 15.9mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 29.7
    Points
  • 30
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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