Fresh Ham, Braised or Roasted

Origin: Paris, France

Source: Auguste Escoffier, 1907

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Treat the fresh ham like a noix de veau, either braising it or roasting it in the oven.
  2. Reckon 40 minutes per kilo if braised, about 35 minutes per kilo if roasted.
  3. Garnish with a vegetable purée, a farinaceous garnish or green vegetables such as chicory or endives.
  4. Serve a lightly thickened gravy separately.

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