Directions:
Place ham in sink and cover with cold water. Soak overnight, changing water once. Next morning, drain sink. Scrub ham in warm water with a stiff brush and rinse well. Cut skin from ham and trim off fat. Insert cloves into ham.
Place ham, fat side up, in a large roasting pan. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest portion of the ham, making sure it doesn't touch fat or bone. Pour apple cider or apple juice over ham.
Bake ham, covered, in a 325° oven for 4 to 4 1/2 hours or till the meat thermometer registers 160 degrees. Drain off pan juices.
Orange Juice and Brown Sugar Glaze
1 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar
3 tablespoons fresh squeezed orange juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
Mix sugar, orange juice, and cloves together in medium bowl to form thick paste. Set mixture aside until ready to glaze ham. Makes about 1 cup.
Serves 25 to 30
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