Swedish Christmas Ham
Boiled Ham:

10-12 lb. Cured Ham
In a large pot place ham fat side up and cover with cold water. Bring to boil, skimming surface periodically.

Add Seasoning:
2 Bay leaves
1/2-teaspoon allspice
1 chopped onion
1 chopped carrot
Salt to taste

Boil gently for 4 hours, turning after 2 hours. When ham is tender, remove from liquid, skin and wipe loose fat from ham. Return to stock and let stand in a cool place overnight to ensure a juicy ham.

Next day...

Ham Glazing
Combine 1 beaten egg white (1 whole egg is ok)
1 tbsp. dry or prepared mustard
1 tbsp. Sugar
Brush mixture on ham. Sprinkle with fine breadcrumbs. Bake at 325 F until nicely browned, approximately 50 minutes.


Baked Ham:

In a shallow baking pan, place ham fat side up,. Insert meat thermometer, careful not to touch the bone.
Bake at 250-260 F, until the internal temperature reaches 170 F (approximately 4-6 hours), depending on size of the ham. Remove ham from oven and slice off rind. Cool slightly before proceeding with egg glazing.

*Follow recipe noted above for boiled ham glazing and bake as shown.
This ham is served cold.