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Combine 1 cup salt, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/2 tablespoon of saltpeter. Massage this mixture all over the ham, coating the entire surface well.
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Place the ham in a food-safe container large enough to hold it, cover, and place in a very cool place for 3 days turning occasionally. (In the old days, a wooden or stone container would be used; I use a large bucket lined with an extra large zip top bag.).
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On the third day, bring the water to a boil, add the salt, sugar and saltpeter. Once the salt has dissolved, remove from the heat and cool.
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Pour the brine over the ham- it should be completely covered.
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***If you don't have enough to cover, make more brine, using 1/2 cup salt and 1 tablespoon sugar for each quart of water. The amount you need will vary depending on the size of the ham and the size of the container you use.
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Cover the container, put it in a cool place, and leave for 10 days.
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After it has sat for 10 days, remove from the brine, and wipe well.
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Place fat side up in a pot of boiling water, covering the ham completely.
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Bring the water back to a boil, add the bay leaves, peppercorns and allspice berries, and cover.
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Simmer for 3 hours, or until tender.
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Remove from the cooking pot and take off the skin. Using a cloth, wipe off all of the loose fat. Place back in the water, and let cool.
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Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F.
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Combine the egg white, mustard powder and sugar.
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Remove the ham from the water, pat dry, and coat with the egg white mixture.
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Sprinkle with the bread crumbs, patting them to ensure they stick to the egg coating.
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Place in the oven, and let bake until the bread crumbs are golden brown.
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Let cool completely, and slice to serve.
