Real Baked Ham

Directions

1. 1
   Cover the ham with cold water and bring slowly to a boil. Throw out the water and replace with the cider to cover ham.
2. 2
   Bring this to a boil.
3. 3
   Lower heat, keeping the liquid barely simmering for 20 minutes to the pound of ham.
4. 4
   Remove from heat and allow to stand in the liquid for 30 minutes.
5. 5
   Take out ham; skin it and score fat with a sharp knife in a diamond pattern.
6. 6
   Stud with whole cloves.
7. 7
   Mix the sugar and mustard; rub well into ham.
8. 8
   Bake in a preheated oven for an additional 10 minutes to the pound in a 400° oven.
9. 9
   Carve; serve with sweet potatoes or a salad.