Created by Gerry on March 25, 2013
Step 1: Remove wrapped ham from fridge 2 hours prior to cooking to bring it close to room temperature.
Step 2: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Step 3: Remove all wrappers, trim away excess fat.
Step 4: With a sharp knife score diamond pattern though the skin and fat, taking care not to score the meat itself.
Step 5: In a small bowl make a paste by mixing brown sugar, prepared mustard, orange juice.
Step 6: For easier clean up spray pan with cooking spray (I use Kitten's Pan Release).
Step 7: Place ham score side up on large sheet of foil, cover with the prepared paste, try to work paste into the scored lines.
Step 8: Fold and be sure to seal well. I usually do a double wrap.
Step 9: Place on pan.
Step 10: Add about an inch of water to the bottom of the baking pan, bake according to the cooking directions on the label.
Step 11: When done remove ham from oven and allow to rest for one hour before carving.
Step 12: Cooking time and servings vary with the size of ham.
Step 13: Suggested baking times – whole bone-in ham 18 – 20 minutes per pound
Step 14: Whole and half bone-in hams 7 - 14 pounds 15 – 18 minutes per pound.
Step 15: For pre-cooked - it is suggested to follow cooking times on the package label.