Bacon-Wrapped Baked Ham

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350° F. Adjust a rack to the lowest position in the oven.
2. 2
   Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil and position a roasting rack inside of it. Place the ham on the middle of the roasting rack.
3. 3
   Arrange the bacon strips in a lattice pattern over the ham, interweaving approximately 10 strips crosswise and 6 strips lengthwise. Secure the back with toothpicks.
4. 4
   Gently brush the maple syrup over the surface of the bacon-covered ham.
5. 5
   Transfer the ham to the lowest rack of the preheated oven.
6. 6
   Bake the ham for 2-2.5 hours, or about 15 minutes per pound of ham, until the bacon is browned and crisp and the ham is heated through.
7. 7
   Remove the ham from the oven. Allow the ham to cool on the roasting rack for 15 minutes.
8. 8
   Transfer the ham to a cutting board. Carve and serve. Leftover ham may be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.