Recipe: Garlic-Roasted Ham

GARLIC-ROASTED HAM

3 to 4 pound center-cut cooked ham*
2 to 4 cloves garlic
1/3 cup molasses
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

Heat oven to 300 degrees F.

Peel and slice garlic. Using the tip of a paring knife, cut slits in ham roast. Insert garlic slices into slits.

Stir together molasses and pepper in small bowl. Spread molasses mixture over ham. Wrap ham with heavy-duty foil. Place foil-wrapped ham in roasting pan. Roast for 1 1/2 -2 hours or until internal temperature as measured with a meat thermometer is 140 degrees F. (about 15-18 minutes per pound.)

Serve warm or refrigerate until completely chilled. Slice for sandwiches or cube for salads or main dishes.

Serving Suggestions
This ham has a very strong flavor; small serving portion is recommended. Serve with mashed sweet potatoes, buttered broccoli and seasonal fruit salad.

Serves 10 to 14
Source: National Pork Board