Country Ham

Directions

1. 1
   To remove salt, soak ham completely covered in cold water for 24 hours; drain.
2. 2
   Preheat oven to 325°.
3. 3
   Shake flour in oven bag; place in a roasting pan at least 2 inches deep.
4. 4
   Scrub ham in warm water with a stiff brush; rinse well.
5. 5
   Place ham in a bag.
6. 6
   Add 4 cups water.
7. 7
   Close bag with nylon tie; cut six 1/2-inch slits in top.
8. 8
   Through slit in bag, puncture the thickest part of the ham with a knife.
9. 9
   Insert meat thermometer into ham, not touching bone.
10. 10
    Bake until meat thermometer reads 160°, 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours.
11. 11
    Let stand in bag 15 minutes.
12. 12
    Trim skin and fat from ham.