Baked Ham

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
2. 2
   Remove the skin from the ham, if necessary, leaving at least a one-half-inch-thick layer of fat around it.
3. 3
   Score the ham, place it in a large baking pan and pour the vinegar over it.
4. 4
   Combine half of the ground cloves, all the nutmeg and pepper and rub all over the ham.
5. 5
   Bake for 30 minutes.
6. 6
   Lower the temperature to 325 degrees and bake for three and one-half hours.
7. 7
   Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, mace, mustard, orange juice and remaining ground cloves.
8. 8
   After the baking is finished, turn off the oven and brush the ham with the mixture.
9. 9
   Return the ham to the turned-off oven for 30 minutes.