* Exported from MasterCook *
COUNTRY HAM IN APPLE CIDER
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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : S_Living Pork
Main Dish
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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12 lb To 14-lb uncooked country
Ham
2 Quarts apple cider
1 tb Whole cloves
1/2 c Firmly packed brown sugar
2 tb Prepared mustard
Fresh parsley sprigs opt'l
New Year's. Place ham in a very large container; cover
with water, and soak 8 hours. Pour off water. Scrub
ham in warm water with a stiff brush, and rinse well.
Place ham, skin side down, in a large roasting pan.
Pour cider over ham, and sprinkle with cloves. Insert
meat thermometer into ham, making sure it does not
touch fat or bone. Cover and bake at 325 degrees for
2-1/2 to 3 hours.Carefully remove ham from pan juices;
remove skin. Place ham, fat side up, on a cutting
board; score fat in a diamond design. Return ham to
roaster, fat side up. Combine brown sugar and mustard,
stirring well. Coat exposed portion of ham with sugar
mixture. Continue baking, uncovered, 30 minutes or
until meat thermometer registers 142 degrees (about 15
minutes per pound).Remove ham from roaster; discard
pan drippings. To serve, thinly slice ham; garnish
with parsley, if desired. Yield: 24 to 26
servings.NOTE: Country hams are produced by using a
dry cure, and a long, slow smoking and drying process.
They are usually heavily salted and require soaking
before cooking.
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