Chef Tammi Moore's Castilian Roasted Ham

Ingredients

Approx 12 Pounds Fresh Ham (Uncured Ham) 5 Tbsp Butter 4 Bay Leaves Crumbled 3 Garlic Cloves Minced 1 Tsp Dried Thyme 3 Tbsp Parsley Chopped 4 Tbsp Minced Onion 3/4 Cup White Wine Divided 2 Tbsp Paprika 2 Tsp Salt Juice of 1 Lemon

Directions

Score the skin of the fresh ham and rub the skin with butter Place in a shallow roasting pan (earthenware is fine if available). Combine bay leaves, thyme, parsley and minced onion; then sprinkle generously mixture over the ham. After, drizzle the juice of lemon, 1/3 cup wine, paprika and salt.

Roast for 1 1/2 hours at 350° Add to the pan 1/3 cup wine and 1 cup water Continue to roast for 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours, or 25 minutes per pound, making sure to baste every 1/2 hour with juices in the pan.

Carefully remove from the oven and enjoy!