Smoked pork ham baked in a sugar-honey glaze

Ingredients:

• 1 boneless smoked ham (4.5 kg)
• 1.5 cups light brown sugar (tamp down firmly)
• 1/2 cup clover honey

Preparation:

1. Place a rack in the oven large enough to accommodate a large roasting pan. Place a narrow rack in the roasting pan. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Unwrap the ham and rinse it under cold water. Place it on a rack in a roasting pan. Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour 40 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the brown sugar and honey in a saucepan and heat over medium heat until the mixture is smooth and the sugar has melted.
3. Brush the ham with the glaze and roast for another 1 hour 40 minutes, basting at least twice with the pan juices. (For larger or smaller roasts, calculate the cooking time based on the following ratio: 20 minutes per 1 pound.) Check for doneness by inserting a meat thermometer into the meat (avoid touching the fat or bone) – it should read 160°F (70°C).
4. Let the ham rest for 15 minutes before slicing to allow the juices to evenly distribute throughout the flesh. (You can cook the ham up to 2 hours in advance, cover with foil, and serve chilled to room temperature.)