Roast Fresh Ham
"If you don't have room in your refrigerator, you can brine the ham in a large insulated cooler or a small plastic garbage can; add five or six freezer packs to the brine to keep it well cooled...."
INGREDIENTS
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For the Roast:
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1 fresh half ham bone-in with skin, 6 to 8 pounds, preferably shank end, rinsed
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1 cup apple cider
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2 cups packed dark brown sugar or light brown
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5 whole cloves
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For the Brine:
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4 cups kosher salt or 2 cups table salt
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3 cups packed dark brown sugar or light brown
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2 heads of garlic cloves separated, lightly crushed and peeled
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10 bay leaves
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1/2 cup whole black peppercorns, crushed
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For the Garlic and Herb Rub:
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1 cup fresh sage from 1 large bunch, packed lightly
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1/2 cup fresh parsley from 1 bunch
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8 medium cloves of garlic
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1 tablespoon kosher salt or 1 1/2 teaspoons table salt
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1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper
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1/4 cup olive oil
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