Baked Ham

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

2. 2

   Remove the skin from the ham, if necessary, leaving at least a one-half-inch-thick layer of fat around it.

3. 3

   Score the ham, place it in a large baking pan and pour the vinegar over it.

4. 4

   Combine half of the ground cloves, all the nutmeg and pepper and rub all over the ham.

5. 5

   Bake for 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Lower the temperature to 325 degrees and bake for three and one-half hours.

7. 7

   Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, mace, mustard, orange juice and remaining ground cloves.

8. 8

   After the baking is finished, turn off the oven and brush the ham with the mixture.

9. 9

   Return the ham to the turned-off oven for 30 minutes.

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