Ingredients
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- 5 lb. fresh ham
For the Rub:
- 1 bunch of fresh Italian parsley, chopped
- 5-6 cloves of garlic, chopped
- 1 1/2 tsps. of salt
- 1 1/2 tsps. of coarse ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 tsps. of Korean red pepper flakes
- 3 tbs. of olive oil
Instructions
- Score the skin of the ham. Use a sharp knife to score the skin in a diamond pattern cutting about 1/4 inch deep through the skin. Do not cut into the meat.
- Combine the ingredients for the rub in a small bowl and stir.
- Massage the rub into the skin and through the crevices of the meat. Try to push the rub deep into the meat and all over the skin.
- Place in a bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least an hour or more.
- Preheat oven 325 degrees F.
- Place the meat in a large cast iron frying pan prepared with parchment paper and cook for 40 minutes per pound until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F. when checked with a food thermometer.
- Let the ham rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
