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Let the ham sit at room temperature 30 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Trim off any skin from the ham if needed.
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Score the ham through the fat in a diagonal crosshatch pattern without cutting into the meat.
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Place the ham, flat-side down, on a rack in a roasting pan.
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Pour 1/4 inch of water into the bottom of the pan.
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Roast the ham until it reaches an internal temperature of about 130 degrees F, about 2 1/2 hours or 15 minutes per pound.
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Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
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Add the shallots and cook until soft, about 1 minute.
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Remove the pan from the heat and add the brandy.
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Return to the heat and continue to cook until the brandy reduces by about half.
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Add the honey and peppercorns; continue to cook until the mixture thickens, about 15 minutes.
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Remove the ham from the oven when it has reached 130 degrees F internally.
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Increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees F. Spoon or brush some of the glaze all over the ham.
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Add water as needed to the bottom of the pan.
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Return the ham to the oven and roast, basting every 10 minutes with the remaining glaze, until well-lacquered and slightly crispy on the edges, about 45 minutes more.
