Sparkling Holiday Ham

Step 1: Score the ham in a diamond pattern.

Step 2: Place a whole clove in each junction of the score.

Step 3: Set aside to come to room temp.

Step 4: Pre heat oven to 350° F .

Step 5: Pour ginger ale into a roaster with a lid to the 2 inch level

Step 6: Add the pepper corns, Juniper berries, crushed red pepper flakes and Bay leaf to the ginger ale in the roaster.

Step 7: Make a paste with the mustard powder , beer and flower. ( you may not need all the beer for the paste).

Step 8: Save excess beer to add as cooking.

Step 9: Cover top of ham wih this paste.

Step 10: Place ham in roaster with the liquid and seasonings.

Step 11: Place lid on roaster and place in oven.

Step 12: Cook 18-20 minutes per pound. The internal temperature should be 140°F when finished cooking

Step 13: Check liquid level in roaster and add ginger ale and leftover beer to maintain a 2 inch level.

Step 14: Remove from oven when finished cooking and let rest for about 15 minutes before removing to carve.

Step 15: Carve and enjoy.