Fantastic Holiday Ham - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (12 lb) bone-in ham
1/3 - 1/2 cup whole cloves
1/2 cup brown sugar, plus
2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
1 (20 ounce) can sweetened pineapple rings (in syrup)
2 (4 ounce) jars maraschino cherries
1 (12 ounce) can 7-Up soda

Preparation

Heat oven to 325 degrees.
Using a sharp knife \"score\" the rind of the ham with diamond patterns.
Place the ham onto a rack in a very large WELL GREASED roasting pan.
Insert a meat thermometer into the ham, making certain that the thermometer does NOT touch the bone.
Press whole cloves into the center of each diamond.
Drain the pineapple juice from the pineapple rings into a bowl, then stir in the brown sugar, mustard powder and 7-Up soda; mix very well to combine.
Coat the complete ham with the brown sugar mixture.
Place the pineapple rings over the outside of the ham.
Place a whole maraschino cherry into the center of each pineapple ring, then attach with a wooden toothpick.
Bake uncovered for 4-5 hours, basting frequently with the pan juices or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F.
Remove the ham to a serving platter, then let sit for about 20 minutes.
Remove all toothpicks before serving.
Slice ham and enjoy!