How to Cook a Country Ham |
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Prep Time: 2880 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 2880 Minutes Servings: 25 |
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For those of you that don't know, a country ham is cured with salt. it needs no refrigeration until after all the cooking is done, but you have to cook it a certain way or the whole ham will be ruined. It takes a little time, but it’s sure worth it. There is nothing like a country ham. I like to slice it and eat it on biscuits. PLEASE FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS TO THE TEE-THE SALT MUST BE EXTRATED FROM THE MEAT OR IT WILL TASTE HORRIBLE. Ingredients:
1 (15 lb) smoked country ham |
2 tablespoons ground cloves |
2/3 cup light brown sugar |
cider vinegar |
Directions:
1. Scrub ham thoroughly with a stiff brush.
2. Place ham in large pot or pan-even a cooler will work. Cover it completely with water and allow to soak for 24 hours, (discard water).
3. Preheat oven to 325°F.
4. Put ham in large roaster fat side up and again cover completely with water. place in oven on lowest shelf and bake for 2 hours. Turn ham to other side and cook another 2 hours. It takes 4 to 41/2 hours in all or 15 to 18 minutes per pound for a good tender ham.
5. Remove ham from oven, but leave in water overnight (do NOT refrigerate).
6. The next day preheat oven to 425°F.
7. Remove and discard ham skin. Sprinkle fat with ground cloves.
8. Combine sugar with enough vinegar to make a paste and brush on ham. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes; let rest for 1 hour out of the oven, then slice and serve.
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