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Baked Country Ham
The flavor of this gorgeous ham is powerfully porky, deliciously robust, minerally, and deep, and it's perfectly complemented by the cinnamon and cloves in glaze.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 6 to 8 servings
Calories: 195 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- One (8- to 11-pound) Country ham
- 10 bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons mustard seeds
- 3 cups cider vinegar
- 24 whole cloves
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
Instructions
- Place the ham under warm running water and scrape any surface mold, seasonings, cobwebs, [Editor's Note: Um, ew!] or any other matter from the ham with a stiff brush. Place the ham in an 8-gallon stock pot and fill it with enough water to cover the ham. Let the ham soak for 24 hours, changing the water as often as possible, ideally once every 6 hours.
- Change the water a final time and transfer the pot to a stovetop. Add the bay leaves, mustard seeds, and vinegar and bring to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat to medium and simmer for 2 hours, topping with fresh water as necessary.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Remove the ham from the stock pot and turn off the heat. When the ham is cool enough to handle, use a sharp knife to shave off the skin (but not the fat) from the ham. Score the surface of the ham—meaning fat and any exposed flesh—in a diagonal pattern. Place a single clove in the center of each scored diamond. Pat the ham thoroughly on all sides with the brown sugar.
- Place the ham on a rack in a 9-by-13-inch roasting pan and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the fat has crisped and the sugar has melted into a nice glaze. Let the ham rest on the rack for 15 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and carve.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
195kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Sodium
28mg
(1%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
36g
(72%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6to 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 195
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 195kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.