CIDER-BAKED COUNTRY HAM

Cider-Baked Country Ham image

This is the best ham I've ever made. I've served it often to family and friends, and each time I get requests for the recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h15m

Yield 16-20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 bone-in fully cooked ham (5 to 7 pounds)
2 quarts apple cider or apple juice
1-1/2 teaspoons whole peppercorns
1 bay leaf
Whole cloves
1 cup applesauce
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
2 teaspoons ground mustard

Steps:

Place ham in a Dutch oven or large kettle. Add cider, peppercorns and bay leaf. Add enough water just to cover; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour., Drain, reserving 3 cups cooking liquid; discard peppercorns and bay leaf. Remove skin from ham if desired; score the surface with shallow cuts, making diamond shapes. Insert whole cloves in the center of each diamond. Combine applesauce, horseradish and mustard; rub over ham., Place ham on a rack in shallow roasting pan; pour reserved liquid into pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour or until a thermometer reads 140°. Remove from the oven; cover with foil and let stand for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 1537mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 22g protein.