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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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Ingredients:
1 (8-pound) country ham, rump portion |
1 tablespoon whole allspice |
4 cups firmly packed brown sugar |
1 cup apple juice |
Directions:
1. Place ham in a large container; cover with cold water, and soak overnight. Remove ham from water, and drain . Scrub ham thoroughly with a stiff brush, and rinse well with cold water.
2. Replace ham in container, and cover with fresh cold water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer about 2 hours, allowing 15 minutes per pound. Cool. Carefully remove ham from water; remove skin.
3. Place ham, fat side up, on a cutting board; score fat in a diamond pattern, and stud with allspice. Place ham, fat side up, in a shallow roasting pan. Combine brown sugar and apple juice; mix well. Spoon mixture into bottom of pan around ham. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes, basting occasionally. Transfer to a serving platter; cool completely. Cut into thin slices.
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