BAKED HAM (18 Servings!)

INGREDIENTS

1 (12 pound) bone-in ham, rump portion

1/2 cup whole cloves

1 cup packed brown sugar

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Place ham in a roasting pan, and press whole cloves into the top at 1 to 2 inch intervals. Pack the top with a layer of brown sugar. Pour enough water into the bottom of the roasting pan to come to a 1 inch depth. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil or a lid.

Bake for 4 1/2 to 5 hours in the preheated oven (about 22 minutes per pound), or until the internal temperature of the ham has reached 160 degrees F (72 degrees C). Make sure the meat thermometer is not touching the bone. Let stand for about 20 minutes before carving.

Note: Be sure to use a meat thermometer. That is a more precise way of ensuring that your ham is fully cooked. Normally, plan on 18 to 20 minutes per pound, in the oven, for a bone-in ham.

Why this recipe is included:

In several episodes, we noticed a ham on the table.