Country Ham

Directions

1. 1
   Soak ham overnight in lard tin (14 to 15 pounds) with 1 cup Grandma's molasses and 1 cup vinegar.
2. 2
   Next morning, remove ham from lard tin; rinse good and rinse can.
3. 3
   Put ham back in lard tin with rack in bottom so meat won't stick to bottom of it.
4. 4
   Mix 1 cup Grandma's molasses and 1 cup vinegar and pour over ham.
5. 5
   Fill lard tin with water to cover ham, leaving space on top to boil. Put top on lard tin and put on stove.
6. 6
   Put on high heat until it starts to a hard boil.
7. 7
   Start to time for 1 hour.