Country Ham In Apple Cider Recipe

Summary

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Ingredients

 Uncooked country ham14 Pound (1 Piece)
 Apple cider2 Quart
 Whole cloves1 Tablespoon
 Firmly packed brown sugar1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Prepared mustard2 Tablespoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 9525 Calories from Fat 2135

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 237 g364.4%

Saturated Fat 69.8 g349%

Trans Fat 2.1 g

Cholesterol 4382.3 mg1460.8%

Sodium 4153 mg173%

Total Carbohydrates 361 g120.5%

Dietary Fiber 1.8 g7.2%

Sugars 333.9 g

Protein 1398 g2796.8%

Vitamin A 0.4% Vitamin C 3.7%

Calcium 126.1% Iron 270.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

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° for 21/2 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° (about 15 minutes per pound).
Remove ham from roaster; discard pan drippings.
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