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Boneless Fresh Ham Roast with Garlic Herb Rub

Perfectly roasted boneless (or bone-in) fresh ham with garlic rub, brown sugar glaze, and Dijon mustard. Tips for juicy ham, golden perfection, and easy leftovers.

Ingredients

  • 10 lb fresh boneless ham
  • 1 ½ tbsp kosher salt
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh rosemary minced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3-4 oranges halved or sliced
  • 3 cups water or pineapple juice/apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup white wine optional
  • Olive oil for rubbing
  • Optional: pinch of ground cloves dry mustard, maple syrup or honey for glaze

Instructions

  • Remove ham from fridge; let come to room temperature (1–2 hours). Score ham in diamond pattern, 2-inch cuts, insert garlic if desired.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F, bottom oven rack, and prepare large roasting pan with elevated rack.
  • In small bowl, mix salt, brown sugar, black pepper, garlic, thyme, rosemary. Rub over ham and into scores.
  • Place ham on rack over orange slices, pour cups of water and wine in bottom of pan.
  • Roast at high heat 425°F for 30 minutes. Reduce oven to 300°F; cook until internal temperature 140–150°F. Tent with aluminum foil if browning too fast.
  • Optional: Brush glaze at 130°F, return to oven until final golden perfection.
  • Let ham rest 30–45 minutes. Slice with sharp knife, serve with pan drippings, mustard sauce, or side dishes