Ham, To Bake
INGREDIENTS.- Ham; a common crust. AVERAGE COST of York ham, 10d . to 1s. per lb.
As a ham for baking should be well soaked, let it remain in water for at least 12 hours. Wipe it dry, trim away any rusty places underneath, and cover it with a common crust, taking care that this is of sufficient thickness all over to keep the gravy gravy in. Place it in a moderately-heated .
Place it in a moderately-heated oven, and bake for nearly 4 hours. Take off the crust and skin, and cover with raspings, the same as for boiled ham, and garnish the knuckle with a paper frill.
This method of cooking a ham is, by many persons , considered far superior to boiling it, as it cuts fuller of gravy and has a finer.
HAM, TO BOIL. flavour, besides keeping a much longer time good.
TIME. A medium-sized ham, 4 hours.
SEASONABLE all the year.
Ham, water, glaze, or raspings. AVERAGE