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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.

How to prepare HAM

This Christmas ham recipe is perfect for family moments this festive season ;Christmas with for a twist on the usual festive spices.

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

Method

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  1. Preheat the oven to a little bit above 300 degrees.
  2. Put ham in a roasting pan, and press whole cloves into the top.
  3. Pack the top with a layer of brown sugar.
  4. 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.
  5. 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 .
  6. Make sure the meat thermometer is not touching the bone. Let stand for about 20 minutes before carving.

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