Presunto (pre-zun-toe) Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the Oven

   Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).

2. 2

   Prepare the Ham

   Place the ham in a roasting pan, cut side down.

3. 3

   Make the Glaze

   In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, ground cloves, black pepper, and water. Heat over medium heat until the mixture is well blended and begins to bubble.

4. 4

   Glaze the Ham

   Brush half of the glaze over the surface of the ham.

5. 5

   Bake the Ham

   Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for about 1.5 hours.

6. 6

   Add More Glaze

   Remove the foil and brush the remaining glaze over the ham. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 30 minutes, uncovered, until the ham is caramelized and heated through.

7. 7

   Rest and Serve

   Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.