Maple-Glazed Smoked Vermont Ham

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350F.

2. 2

   Fit a large roasting pan with a rack; place the ham on the rack.

3. 3

   Cover tightly with foil.

4. 4

   Bake, rotating the pan halfway through, 4 hours.

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   Meanwhile, make the glaze: In a small saucepan, heat the jam until liquefied.

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   Strain through a fine sieve into a small bowl; discard the solids.

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   Stir in the mustard, maple syrup, rum, and garlic.

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   After 4 hours, remove the ham from the oven, and brush with the glaze.

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   Continue baking the ham, glazing every 15 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of the ham (avoiding bone) registers 140F, about 1 hour more.

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    Remove from the oven, and transfer to a carving board or platter.

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    Garnish the ham with bay leaves and kumquats, if desired.

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    Slice thinly around the bone, and serve hot or at room temperature.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.