Gwen'S Ham Recipe - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 country ham (cover with water)
6 c. cold water

Preparation

Soak ham in cold water overnight.
Preheat oven to 500\u00b0.
Scrub ham to remove pepper, etc.
Place ham in covered roaster with 6 cups cold water.
Close vents and bake ham for 20 minutes.
Turn off oven; allow ham to remain in oven without opening door for 3 hours.
Turn oven to 500\u00b0 (do not preheat) and leave for 15 minutes.
Turn off heat and allow ham to remain in oven at least 3 hours or overnight.
Remove from roaster.
Cut off skin.
Ham is ready to serve or glaze.