Glazed Spiral-Sliced Ham

Name: Glazed Spiral-Sliced Ham
Yield: Serves 12 to 14, with leftovers
Ingredients: 7 - 10 pound, spiral-sliced, bone-in half ham; 1 large, oven bag (plastic); 3/4 cup, maple syrup; 1/2 cup, orange marmalade; 2 tablespoons, unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon, Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon, ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon, ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup, red wine (ruby port); 1/2 cup, cherry preserves; 1 cup, packed dark brown sugar; 1 teaspoon, ground black pepper

Main Courses
Pork
Easter

By David Pazmiño ･ Appears in Cook's Illustrated November/December 2007, America's Test Kitchen TV

Ham is appealingly simple but often comes out dry and jerkylike. Here's what you need to know to produce a top-notch glazed ham that is always moist and tender.

SERVES 12 to 14, with leftovers

TIME 2 to 2½ hours, plus 1½ hours soaking

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