Sugar Bath Ham

Directions

1. 1
   Using a carving fork, pierce ham deeply all over and score layer of fat.
2. 2
   Place ham in pot and add enough water to cover half of ham. Be sure to keep track of volume of water added.
3. 3
   Add granulated sugar (half the amount of water). For example, if you added 10 cups of water, add 5 cups of sugar.
4. 4
   Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer 2 hours. Baste and/or flip ham as often as possible.
5. 5
   Remove ham and place in a broiling pan.
6. 6
   Heat oven to 450 degrees and remove ham after 25 minutes.
7. 7
   Let rest 20 minutes before carving.