Ingredients:
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 ham -- whole(16-18lb)
5 cups water
1/2 cup cider vinegar
2 celery ribs
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon thyme
6 whole cloves
6 allspice -- whole
2 garlic cloves -- chopped
1 onion -- small, chopped
2 cups brown sugar -- light, firm pack
1 pineapple slices -- canned
1 cloves
1 watercress
1 sprig parsley |
Preparation:
1. Put ham in roasting pan.
2. Combine water, vinegar, celery, bay leaves, thyme, cloves, allspice, garlic and onion; pour over ham.
3. Bake in preheated 350F oven 3 1/2 to 4 hours, basting once every hour.
4. Remove from oven; cool and remove skin.
5. Sprinkle with brown sugar; decorate with pineapple rings and stud with cloves.
6. Bake in 300F oven until sugar browns and dries.
7. Garnish with watercress or parsley and serve. |