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This is the best ham I've ever made. I've served it often to family and friends, and each time I get requests for the recipe. Ingredients:
1/2 bone-in fully cooked ham (5 to 7 pounds) |
2 quarts apple cider or apple juice |
1-1/2 teaspoons whole peppercorns |
1 bay leaf |
whole cloves |
1 cup applesauce |
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish |
2 teaspoons ground mustard |
Directions:
1. Place ham in a Dutch oven or large kettle. Add cider, peppercorns and bay leaf. Add enough water just to cover; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour.
2. Drain, reserving 3 cups cooking liquid; discard peppercorns and bay leaf. Remove skin from ham if desired; score the surface with shallow cuts, making diamond shapes. Insert whole cloves in the center of each diamond. Combine applesauce, horseradish and mustard; rub over ham.
3. Place ham on a rack in shallow roasting pan; pour reserved liquid into pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour or until a meat thermometer reads 140°. Remove from the oven; cover with foil and let stand for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Yield: 16-20 servings.
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