Country-Baked Ham with Bourbon Molasses Glaze

1. 1

   Remove skin from ham, leaving 1/4 to 1/2-inch of fat on ham.

2. 2

   Score the fat into diamond shapes and insert cloves in a decorative manner.

3. 3

   In a saucepan, bring bourbon, molasses, and peppercorns to a simmer, to cook off the alcohol -- be careful, the alcohol will flame a little.

4. 4

   Allow to cool.

5. 5

   Put ham on a rack in a baking pan, add 1-inch of water, baste with the glaze and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven.

6. 6

   Depending on weight of the ham, the time will vary.

7. 7

   It will take approximately 20 minutes per pound.

8. 8

   Bake for 3 hours covered and last 1/2 hour uncovered, basting every 20 minutes with glaze.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.