Roasted Ham With Herb Marinade And Creamy Asparagus

Name: Roasted Ham With Herb Marinade And Creamy Asparagus Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 pounds fully-cooked bone-in ham; 750 milliliters white wine such as Pinot Grigio, or apple juice, or omit marinade from recipe; 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 cup shallots and 1/3 cup shallots, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic coarsely chopped; 3 tablespoons whole grain mustard; 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon coarsely chopped, or 2 teaspoons dried and 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh tarragon, minced, or 3/4 teaspoon dried; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley coarsely chopped and 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, minced; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1 1/2 pounds asparagus woody stems trimmed off and discarded; 5 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/3 cup flour; 2 1/3 cups chicken broth reduced-sodium; 1/2 cup heavy cream; salt; black pepper; 3 nutmeg gratings of fresh

Servings: persons

8 pounds fully-cooked bone-in ham
750 milliliters white wine such as Pinot Grigio, or apple juice, or omit marinade from recipe
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup shallots and 1/3 cup shallots, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons whole grain mustard
2 tablespoons fresh tarragon coarsely chopped, or 2 teaspoons dried and 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh tarragon, minced, or 3/4 teaspoon dried
2 tablespoons fresh parsley coarsely chopped and 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, minced
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 1/2 pounds asparagus woody stems trimmed off and discarded
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup flour
2 1/3 cups chicken broth reduced-sodium
1/2 cup heavy cream
salt
black pepper
3 nutmeg gratings of fresh

1
Score a diamond pattern into the ham, about 1/3 inch deep. Place the ham, flat side down, in a large oven roasting bag. In a large bowl, whisk wine, oil, sliced shallots, garlic, mustard, coarsely chopped tarragon and parsley, and peppercorns together to combine. Pour into the bag and close securely with a rubber band. Insert the bag with the ham into the second bag and twist the bag closed. Place in a large bowl. Refrigerate, turning occasionally, for at least 12 and up to 18 hours.
2
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Position the rack in the lower third of the oven.
3
Line the bottom of a shallow roasting pan with aluminum foil.
4
Remove ham from bags; discard marinade. Place the ham, flat side down, in the pan. Roast until the internal temperature reaches 140 degrees F, 15 to 18 minutes per pound total cooking time. Remove ham from oven, transfer to a cutting board, and let rest 10 minutes.
5
For Creamy Asparagus Sauce: Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add asparagus and cook just until tender but still bright green, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain in a colander, rinse under cold running water, and drain again. Set the asparagus aside.
6
In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add finely chopped shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle in flour, stir well, and let bubble without browning for 1 minute. Gradually stir in broth and cream, and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring often until lightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
7
In two batches, using a blender with the lid ajar, puree asparagus with about 1 cup of the shallot sauce. Stir the puree back into the saucepan, and then stir in minced tarragon and parsley. Then season to taste with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cover and keep sauce warm over low heat. (The sauce can be cooled, covered, and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Reheat in a saucepan or microwave oven before serving.)
8
Slice ham and serve with sauce.

2474

kcal

Calories

162

Fat

Carbs

204

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 pounds fully-cooked bone-in ham, 750 milliliters white wine such as Pinot Grigio, or apple juice, or omit marinade from recipe, 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1 cup shallots and 1/3 cup shallots, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Roasted Ham With Herb Marinade And Creamy Asparagus Sauce falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Roasted Ham With Herb Marinade And Creamy Asparagus Sauce

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