Glazed Holiday Ham

1. 1

   Place rack in lower third of oven and preheat to 325 degrees.

2. 2

   Trim tough rind from ham, leaving as much fat as possible.

3. 3

   Place ham flat-side down and score the rounded side all over with diagonal cuts about 1 1/2 inches apart and 1/4-inch deep, forming a diamond pattern.

4. 4

   In center of each diamond insert a single clove.

5. 5

   Place ham in a roasting pan and bake until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest part reads 135 degrees, about 15 minutes a pound.

6. 6

   One hour before ham is done, remove it from oven and brush all over with glaze.

7. 7

   Return ham to oven and continue to bake, glazing ham once or twice more until ham is done.

8. 8

   Remove ham from oven, tent with foil and let rest 10 minutes before carving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.