Old Maryland Baked Ham

1. 1

   Place ham in a very large container; cover with cold water. Soak ham overnight. Pour off water, and scrub ham thoroughly with a stiff brush. Rinse.

2. 2

   Place ham in a large stock pot; cover with water, and add vinegar. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 3 1/2 hours.

3. 3

   Remove from heat; cool ham in cooking liquid. Remove ham from cooking liquid, reserving 2 cups; discard remaining cooking liquid.

4. 4

   Remove tough outer skin from ham, and discard. Place ham, fat side up, in a shallow roasting pan. Score fat in a diamond pattern. Add reserved cooking liquid. Bake at 350u00b0 for 1 hour or until browned.

5. 5

   Remove from oven. Place whole cloves in points of diamond pattern. Combine brown sugar and sherry in a small mixing bowl; spoon over ham. Return to oven for 15 minutes or until glazed. Cool completely.

6. 6

   Transfer ham to a serving platter. Cut into thin slices to serve.

7. 7

   Note: Remaining ham may be covered and stored in refrigerator for later use.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.