Country Ham Bake

Directions

1. 1
   Put country ham in clean lard can or very large pot filled with hot water (just below the boiling point).
2. 2
   Let boil for 10 or 15 minutes.
3. 3
   This step gives the ham a good cleaning and removes excess salt from outside.
4. 4
   Remove ham and discard water.
5. 5
   Place ham in can and fill can half full with hot water.
6. 6
   Add 4 quarts ginger ale or cola drink and put top loosely on can.
7. 7
   Bring to a full rolling boil for 30 minutes.
8. 8
   The ginger ale or cola helps to bring out the flavor of the ham.
9. 9
   Place about 4 thicknesses of newspaper on the floor and set ham (still in can) on papers. Press lid on lightly; pull papers around sides and top of can and tie with string.