Monte's Ham

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 300 degrees.
2. 2
   Cut off the ham's tough outer skin and excess fat, and discard.
3. 3
   Put ham in a large roasting pan.
4. 4
   With a long, sharp knife score it, making crosshatch incisions all over the ham about 1/2 inch deep and 1 inch apart.
5. 5
   Roast the ham on the lower middle level of the oven for two hours.
6. 6
   Remove it from oven, and increase heat to 350 degrees.
7. 7
   For the glaze, stir together the orange marmalade, mustard and brown sugar in a medium-size bowl.
8. 8
   Stud ham with cloves, inserting one at the intersection of each crosshatch.
9. 9
   Brush entire surface of ham generously with glaze, and return to the oven.
10. 10
    Reserve some of the glaze.
11. 11
    Cook ham 1 1/2 hours more, brushing with glaze at least three times.
12. 12
    Transfer ham to a cutting board or platter, and allow it to rest for about 30 minutes.
13. 13
    Carve and serve warm or at room temperature.