HOW DO YOU COOK A HAM IN THE OVEN RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325˚. Score the surface of the ham with a sharp knife in a diamond pattern, about ¼ inch deep. Stick the cloves in between the diamonds. Place the ham on a rack in a large roasting pan, tent it with foil, and bake until warmed through, about 2 hours. Meanwhile, for the glaze: Mix the mustard, honey, and pepper in a medium bowl. Remove the ham from the oven and uncover. Brush with half of the glaze, making sure to get it in the scored lines. Return to the oven, uncovered, and bake until the ham looks glossy, about 20 minutes. Brush with the remaining glaze and bake until just beginning to caramelize, about 20 more minutes. Remove the ham from the oven and let rest 15 to 20 minutes, then thinly slice.
  

Steps:

• Remove ham from the refrigerator an hour or two before you plan to begin cooking it so that it will come to room temperature.
• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
• Score the ham skin and fat with a knife, creating a crisscross pattern of diamonds.
• Stick a whole clove into each intersection of the scoring.
• Put the ham into the baking pan and then put the pan in the oven.
• Estimate the amount of time the ham will need to cook. A 12-pound ham will take about 18 to 20 minutes per pound to bake, or roughly three and one-half to four hours. At the lowest time estimate, begin checking the internal temperature. When it reaches 160 degrees F, the ham is done.
• Tips & Warnings: --Let the cooked ham rest for about 15 minutes before carving. --If you wish to add a glaze, do so toward the end of baking. Try a brown sugar and powdered mustard coating, or melted preserves such as apricot or cherry. --If you used whole cloves during baking, remove them when carving the ham. --Use the leftover ham for sandwiches or casseroles, and cook the ham bone with beans for a hearty soup. --If the ham does not reach the proper temperature, it may not be safe to eat. Be sure to cook your ham until it is thoroughly done. --After handling the raw ham, wash your hands in warm, soapy water. Do not re-use the knife without washing.