Baked Ham Recipe 1

Instructions

1. Soak ham over night then wash and scrape it.
2. Put it into cold water; let it come to boiling point then simmer for 2 hours.
3. Let the ham cool in the water; then remove and draw off the skin.
4. Bake in moderate oven for 2 hours; baste it frequently; using 1 cup of sherry wine, 2 spoonfuls at a time; then baste with melted vegetable shortening.
5. When done, cover with a paste made of browned flour and browned sugar moistened with sherry, and return to oven to brown.