Maple-&-Beer-Glazed Ham

Step 1: In a bowl, mix together all the glaze ingredients. Set aside.

Step 2: In a large cooking pot, place the ham.

Step 3: Add all the other ingredients, cover with water and bring to a boil.

Step 4: Cover and simmer for 60 minutes.

Step 5: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Step 6: Remove the ham from the cooking liquid and place it in a roasting pan.

Step 7: Keep the cooking liquid. Remove the rind.

Step 8: Score the fat on the ham in a criss-cross pattern with the tip of a knife to create a diamond pattern.

Step 9: If you are using them, stick a whole clove in each diamond of scored fat.

Step 10: Top the ham with 3/4 of the glaze.

Step 11: Bake in the oven for 60 minutes.

Step 12: Moisten the ham from time to time with the glaze at the bottom of the roasting pan.

Step 13: If the glaze turns too syrupy, add a bit of cooking liquid.

Step 14: Turn up the oven heat to 190°C (375°F). Top the ham with the rest of the glaze.

Step 15: Finish cooking for 15 to 20 minutes for a well-glazed ham.