Vermont Country Baked Ham from Governor Howard Dean, M.D. |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 270 Minutes |
Ready In: 300 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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I found this recipe while browsing the web looking for ideas for a dinner party. I was very impressed and everyone loved it! Ingredients:
1 (8 lb) ham |
3 quarts sweet apple cider |
2 cups raisins |
2 cups vermont maple sugar (or brown sugar if your not a vermont native) |
2 teaspoons dry mustard |
1 teaspoon powdered clove |
1/2 cup water |
Directions:
1. Simmer ham in cider for 2 hours.
2. Drain, skin ham, and cover it with paste made from maple sugar, mustard, cloves, and water.
3. Place in baking pan, pour cider over it, add raisins to pan, and bake 2-1/2 hours at 325 degrees.
4. Baste frequently.
5. Make thickened gravy of cider raisin drippings.
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