My pregnant daughter craves ham for Christmas dinner and shouldn't eat the nitrites in store-bought, pre-cooked hams. This Paula Dean recipe will hopefully create a tasty main dish.
Ham Seasoning Ingredients
- 1 (uncured) whole fresh ham, 10 to 15 lbs
- soy sauce
- Paula Deen's House Seasoning (recipe below)
Preparation
Preheat oven to 325º.
Rub ham well with soy sauce and then thoroughly coat with House Seasoning making sure to cover all surfaces. Sprinkle seasonings liberally until the ham is completely covered (don't worry about over-seasoning). Place uncovered in the oven for 18 to 20 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 160º on a meat thermometer. When done, let the ham rest for a few minutes before slicing.
House Seasoning Ingredients
- 1 cup salt
- 1/4 cup black pepper
- 1/4 cup garlic powder
- Onion powder (optional)
Preparation
Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
Optional: Add onion powder to your liking.
Fresh (uncured) Ham, uncooked
Refrigerate 3 to 5 days
Freeze 6 months
Fresh (uncured) Ham, cooked
Refrigerate 3 to 4 days
Freeze 3 to 4 months
