Glazed Holiday Ham

Directions

1. 1
   Place rack in lower third of oven and preheat to 325 degrees.
2. 2
   Trim tough rind from ham, leaving as much fat as possible.
3. 3
   Place ham flat-side down and score the rounded side all over with diagonal cuts about 1 1/2 inches apart and 1/4-inch deep, forming a diamond pattern.
4. 4
   In center of each diamond insert a single clove.
5. 5
   Place ham in a roasting pan and bake until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest part reads 135 degrees, about 15 minutes a pound.
6. 6
   One hour before ham is done, remove it from oven and brush all over with glaze.
7. 7
   Return ham to oven and continue to bake, glazing ham once or twice more until ham is done.
8. 8
   Remove ham from oven, tent with foil and let rest 10 minutes before carving.