Cider-baked country ham
30 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | pounds | Country ham |
| 16 | ounces | Package light brown sugar |
| 46 | ounces | Bottle apple cider |
| Whole cloves | ||
| Spiced crabapples (optional) | ||
| Fresh parsley (optional) | ||
Directions
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