Baked Virginia Ham

Directions

1. 1
   Scrub ham with brush and clean well.
2. 2
   Soak ham in water more than 12 hours, skin side up so salt will drop to bottom, being sure to use enough to cover ham well.
3. 3
   Drain water off; then cover with fresh water and simmer twenty minutes per pound, turning ham during cooking.
4. 4
   Let cool in same water.
5. 5
   Skin ham and rub over with dry mustard and brown sugar, and thin layer of toasted bread crumbs.
6. 6
   Add paprika and whole cloves every square inch.
7. 7
   Bake in 325° oven for 30 minutes, basting every 5 minutes with 1 quart of ginger ale.