Georgia country ham

12 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
10poundsCountry ham; Georgia (10 to 12)
1cupBrown sugar
1cupBourbon or sherry
1cupWater

Directions

Have the hock cut off ham so that it will fit into a roaster. Soak ham overnight in cold water and scrub the ham with a stiff brush. Change water a couple times to get rid of the excess salt. Mix sugar, bourbon and water; press into the fat of ham. Cover tightly with foil in roaster and bake at 200 degrees for 8 hours.

Source: Savannah Style, Southern Living Hall of Fame, A Cookbook by The Junior League of Savannah, Inc.