Ukrainian Easter Ham

Directions

1. 1
   Remove covering from ham and wipe with a wet paper towel, then dry ham.
2. 2
   Trim fat to 1/2 inch.
3. 3
   Score the surface in a diamond pattern to let the glaze penetrate and stick to the surface better.
4. 4
   On a wire rack in a large open pan, bake at 350F for 45 to 60 minutes.
5. 5
   This removes excess water and makes the ham crunchy rather than slippery.
6. 6
   Baste several times with glaze during the last 20 minutes until ham is well coated.
7. 7
   Remove from oven and baste again.
8. 8
   When cool, store loosely covered in refrigerator.
9. 9
   Serve thinly sliced with mayonnaise and sharp mustard.
10. 10
    The traditional relish is tsvikly (beets with horseradish) as well as maionez with horseradish.