This Christmas ham recipe is perfect for family moments this festive season ;Christmas with for a twist on the usual festive spices.
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How to prepare the best Christmas ham
Pulse daily DIY recipe teaches prospective chefs how to prepare healthy, Ghanaian dishes in a simple way.
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Ingredients
(12 pounds) bone-in ham,
1/2 cup whole cloves
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1 cup packed brown sugar
4 cups water, or as needed
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Method
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- Preheat the oven to a little bit above 300 degrees.
- Put ham in a roasting pan, and press whole cloves into the top.
- Pack the top with a layer of brown sugar.
- Pour enough water into the bottom of the roasting pan to come to a 1 inch depth. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil or a lid.
- Bake for 4 1/2 to 5 hours in the preheated oven (about 22 minutes per pound), or until the internal temperature of the ham has reached 160 degrees .
- Make sure the meat thermometer is not touching the bone. Let stand for about 20 minutes before carving.
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