Georgia Country Ham

Serves:

Ingredients:

1 Country ham*
Water
1 Apple,large,tart,quartered
1 Onion,large,peeled/quartered
3/4 c Molasses,dark
Brown sugar
Dry mustard
Worcestershire sauce
Pineapple slices,drained
Whole cloves
Juice from canned pineapple
Cola,bottled

Method:

* - old-style dry cured, about 10 lb.
1.
Soak ham in water overnight; next day, drain and scrub clean - a small steel brush is the best implement.
Place in a large pot and cover with fresh cold water; add the apple, onion, and molasses.
Let simmer over low heat for 25-30 minutes to the pound.
Remove from heat and let cool in cooking liquid.
2.
Drain ham; remove skin and all but a thin layer of fat.
3.
Preheat oven to 350'F.
4.
Place ham in roasting pan.
Make a thick paste of brown sugar, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.
Cut pineapple slices in half and arrange in rows over ham.
Stud with whole cloves.
Pour pineapple juice and cola around ham.
Bake uncovered, basting frequently, for about 45 minutes, or until ham is heated through and sugar mixture is transformed to a glaze.
5.
Cool slightly before carving.