Sweet Molasses Ham with Roasted Molasses Sweet Potatoes

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.

2. 2

   Trim the skin of the ham with a sharp knife.

3. 3

   Score the ham by making long vertical and horizontal cuts.

4. 4

   Stud the ham with the cloves.

5. 5

   Place the ham on a rack, in a shallow roasting pan.

6. 6

   Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.

7. 7

   In a mixing bowl, whisk 1 cup of molasses, mustard, and allspice together.

8. 8

   Remove the ham from the oven and brush the entire ham with the glaze.

9. 9

   Place the ham back in the oven and continue baking for 1 1/2 hours, basting every 15 minutes.

10. 10

    With a fork, prick each sweet potato.

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    Rub each sweet potato with the remaining molasses.

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    Lay each sweet potato on a small piece of foil.

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    Place a teaspoon of butter on top of each sweet potato.

14. 14

    Wrap each sweet potato in the foil and place on a baking sweet.

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    Bake the potatoes for about 1 hour or until the potatoes are tender.

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    Remove the potatoes from the oven and discard the foil.

17. 17

    Place the carved ham on a platter.

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    Serve the ham with the sweet potatoes.

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    Open the sweet potatoes and drizzle with melted butter and salt and pepper.

20. 20

    Serve with biscuits.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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