Baked Kentucky Country Ham
- Yield 10 to 12 servings
The sweet topping balances the saltiness in this country ham recipe.
Ingredients
- Ham:
- 1 -- country ham, preferable about 18 months old
- 1/2 cup whole cloves
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup vinegar
- 1 1/2 gallons water
- Topping:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Scrub ham with stiff brush to remove any mold. Immerse, skin side up, in cold water and soak overnight. Sprinkle 1/4 cup cloves in the bottom of a large roaster. Add ham, fat side up, and stick remaining cloves in fat. Add brown sugar, vinegar and water to roaster; cover and bake at 375F for 1 hour. Lower heat to 275F and bake an additional 20 minutes per pound. Cool; trim off fat. If desired, remove bone and tie ham securely with string. Refrigerate overnight. Remove string from ham/ cover with Topping and bake at 350F until brown.
- For the Topping. Combine ingredients and mix thoroughly.
Recipe reprinted with permission from the Garden Club of Lexington’s Bluegrass Winners (the Garden Club of Lexington, Kentucky, 1985).
