1 1/2 tsp of honey
1 tsp cherry juice
10-10 Marciano cherries
15-20 whole cloves 

 

The Process:

First you will want to score the top of the ham in a diamond shape pattern you can create this by cutting a row of lines in one direction across the top of the ham then come back in another row of cuts in an x pattern. Next put a clove at the center of each x. Combine all other ingredients in a bowl mixing well. Using a food injector inject the mixture in various places in the ham (at least 15 spots). Pour remaining mixture in to bottom of roasting pan. Using a toothpick place the cherries on top in various places. Cook covered at temperature recommended( I use 350 degrees). Remove cover every 30 minutes and inject in 2-3 spots and also use a turkey baster and coat the top several times. You may add water to the pan if mixture should start to harden or run out, you should not have to however as the pork produces more juices. When there is only about 30 minutes left to cooking uncover and cook for remainder of the time basting 3-5 times. Note: If you do not have a food injector a baster alone will work fine as well I like the injector because it adds that much more flavor and moisture to the ham.



Author: Dorothy Parker on Helium.com