Cider-baked country ham

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Preparation Time:

10 Min

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Difficulty:

Easy

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15 lb Country ham Whole cloves
16 oz Package light brown sugar Spiced crabapples (optional)
46 oz Bottle apple cider Fresh parsley (optional)

Place ham in a very large container; cover with cold water, and
soak overnight. Scrub ham thoroughly with a stiff brush. Drain.
Place ham, skin side down, in a roaster; coat exposed portion
generously with brown sugar. Pour cider into roaster; cover and bake
at 350 degrees F for 4 hours, basting every 20 to 30 minutes.
Carefully remove ham from cider; remove skin. Place ham, fat side
up, on a cutting board; score fat in a diamond design, and stud with
cloves.
Drain off half of cider. Return ham to roaster, fat side up; coat
top generously with brown sugar. Continue baking, uncovered, for 1
hour, basting frequently with remaining cider. Garnish with
crabapples and parsley, if desired. Yield: about 30 servings.

Note: A larger or smaller ham may be used. Bake 20 minutes per pound;
uncover during last hour of baking, after fat is scored and studded
with cloves.

"Southern Living" September, 1982 Typos by Jeff Pruett
Submitted By JEFF PRUETT On 10-11-95