Baked Ham

Here is my method for preparing what I would call a great ham:

1. Place an 8 to10 ham in a large pot of water and add about 2 cups of sugar. I normally boil my ham for about 45 minutes to get rid of the excess salt that hams are known for.
2. Remove pan from pot and place on a rack, fat side up, in a large baking pan or roasting pan. Add 1½ cups of water to the pan.
3. Bake the ham for about an hour or until it reaches an internal temperature of 148°.
4. In the final 20 minutes of baking, brush the ham all over with glaze.

You may choose any of the following glazes:

 

Honey Mustard Ham Glaze:

• 4 tbsp prepared mustard
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 1 cup honey

Mix all ingredients together until smooth.

                                                                                                    

Simple Ham Glaze: 

• 1 cup corn syrup
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp prepared mustard
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to boil over medium heat. Stir constantly while boiling, for about five minutes.

Apricot Honey Ham Glaze: 

• ½ cup apricot preserves
• ½ cup honey
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• ¼ tsp ground cloves

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until mixture thickens, then remove from heat.