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Spice-Rubbed Fresh Ham with Citrus Glaze

Spice-Rubbed Fresh Ham with Citrus Glaze

Ingredients:
1 fresh ham, cut from shank end (about 12 pounds)
3 tablespoons fennel seeds, lightly toasted
3 tablespoons coriander seeds, lightly toasted
2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
3 Ruby Red grapefruits, 2 cut into wedges, 1 zested and juiced
6 limes, 3 halved, 3 zested and juiced
1/4 cup coarse salt
Assorted citrus fruits, halved or cut into 1 1/2-inch wedges
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling
1/2 cup honey
1/2 pomegranate, cut into wedges, plus seeds, for serving
Fennel crowns, for serving (optional)

Directions:
Score fat on ham in a 3/4-inchwide diamond pattern.
Finely grind fennel, coriander, and peppercorns in a spice mill or clean coffee grinder.
Transfer to a bowl; stir in zests and salt.Rub mixture over ham, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate 1 to 3 days.
Unwrap ham; let stand at room temperature 1 to 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Combine 2 cups water, grapefruit wedges, and lime halves in a roasting pan.
Set ham on a wire rack in pan. Bake, basting every hour, and covering with parchment-lined foil after 1 hour, until a thermometer inserted into bottom part (avoiding bone) reads 140 degrees, about 4 hours, 30 minutes (about 20 minutes per pound).
Remove from oven; let rest 45 minutes.
Meanwhile, increase heat to 400 degrees.
On a rimmed baking sheet, toss assorted cut citrus with oil and sprinkle generously with sugar.
Roast, turning once, until browned, about 40 minutes.
While meat is resting, cook honey, sugar, and 1/4 cup water in a saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring, until deep golden, about 8 minutes.
Remove from heat; slowly stir in citrus juices.
Bring to a boil; cook until reduced to 1 cup, about 3 minutes.
Brush 3 tablespoons glaze over ham.
Serve ham with roasted citrus, pomegranate, fennel crowns, and remaining glaze.

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