Baked Ham

Ingredients

• 1 bone-in ham , 12-pound
• 0.5 cups whole cloves
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 4 cups water , or as needed

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place ham in a large roasting pan; press cloves into the top at 1- to 2-inch intervals.

2. 2

   Pack the top with a layer of brown sugar.

3. 3

   Pour enough water into the bottom of the roasting pan to come to a 1-inch depth; cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil.

4. 4

   Bake in the preheated oven for 4 ½ to 5 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center, making sure it is not touching the bone, should read at least 160 degrees F (72 degrees C).

5. 5

   Let ham rest for about 20 minutes before carving.