Terrytx posted 01-13-99
Country Ham
Recipe By : Southern Living-1/99
Serving Size : 30 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pork
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 (10-12 lb.) uncooked country ham
2 cups cider vinegar
2 cups apple juice
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups fine dry or soft breadcrumbs
1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons pepper
Scrub ham in warm water with a stiff brush, and rinse well.
Place ham in a large aluminum stockpot. Cover with water; add vinegar, and let stand 24 hours.
Drain ham, and rinse; return to stockpot. Add water to cover, apple juice, and sugar. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 2 hours or until a meat thermometer registers 140 degrees, adding hot water as needed to keep ham covered. Remove from heat, and let stand 2 hours.
Drain ham; trim skin, leaving a thin layer of fat.
Stir together breadcrumbs, brown sugar, and pepper; press over ham. Cool completely.
Cut ham into very thin slices; reserving any breadcrumb mixture that detaches; serve ham and breadcrumb mixture in biscuits.