Slow-roasted ham with lemon, garlic & sage

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Instructions

1. 1

   step 1 Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.

2. 2

   Bash the garlic, sage, lemon zest, salt and pepper together using a pestle and mortar until the mixture becomes a paste.

3. 3

   Stir in the oil, then spread the mixture over the pork shoulder, avoiding the skin on top.

4. 4

   Score the skin using a sharp knife, then rub a large pinch of salt into the skin.

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   Tie the pork together using kitchen string.

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   step 2 Line a large baking tray with a double layer of foil and put the pork on top, skin-side up.

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   Bring the sides of the foil up around the pork to create a parcel, then pour the wine into the tray around the sides.

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   Transfer to the oven and reduce the temperature to 140C/120C fan/gas 1.

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   Roast for 4-5 hrs, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the pork reads 70C.

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    step 3 Turn the oven up to 240C/220C fan/gas 9.

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    Carefully spoon the pork roasting juices from the pan into a saucepan and cook over a medium heat for 10-15 mins, or until reduced by a third.

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    Season to taste.

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    step 4 Meanwhile, arrange the foil around the meat so only the skin is exposed, then return to the oven for 10-15 mins until the skin is puffed up and browned all over.

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    Leave to rest for 20 mins before slicing.

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    Serve with the sauce drizzled over.