Best Country Baked Ham Recipe Ever!

My mom made the best baked ham ever! And there was always left-overs so we learned a lot of creative ways to use ham.

This recipe is so simple to follow, even a beginner cook can master it!

Baked ham is great any day of the week, but it’s especially special for Sunday dinners.

INGREDIENTS

            1/2       of an 18 to 20 pound dry-cured country ham

            1          cup cider vinegar

            2          cups apple juice

            1          cup granulated sugar

            1          cup dark brown sugar, packed

            1          cup soft bread crumbs

            1          teaspoon pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Soak ham in pan in vinegar and enough water to cover for several hours or overnight.

Drain. Add enough fresh water to cover. Simmer, covered, 1 hour. Drain.

Return ham to pan and add apple juice, granulated sugar and enough water to cover. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2-1/4 hours. Remove from heat and let ham stand in liquid until cool enough to handle. Remove from liquid.

Remove hard skin, visible fat and removable bones.  Combine brown sugar, bread crumbs and pepper, mixing well. Pat evenly over ham. Allow to cool completely. Crust will form, as ham cools.

Cut into thin slices to serve.

This recipe serves: 12

ENJOY!

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