Ham

Directions

1. 1
   Heat pot on burner at medium heat.
2. 2
   Add 3 tbsp oil.
3. 3
   Add chopped onion, carrot, celery, and garlic.
4. 4
   Allow them to cook for about 10 minutes.
5. 5
   (May choose to cook longer to caramelize the sugars).
6. 6
   Add the ham, and enough water to just cover the ham.
7. 7
   Add bay leaf.
8. 8
   Bring liquid to a boil.
9. 9
   Reduce heat to low, and allow it to simmer for about 2 to 3 hours (depending on the size of your ham, whether or not it went in frozen or room temperature will affect cooking time).
10. 10
    I turn my ham half way through cooking.
11. 11
    For best results, allow the ham to cool in the broth.