Caribbean-Style Roasted Ham

Instructions

1. 1

   Place the ham in a large ovenproof pan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes. Remove the ham from the pan. Discard the water. Repeat. Drain. Set the ham aside on a plate.

2. 2

   With a knife, score the surface of the skin to form diamond shapes. Prick the rind with cloves. Set aside.

3. 3

   With the rack in the lowest position, preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F).

4. 4

   In the same pan or in a Dutch oven, brown the shallots in the oil. Add the peppers, lime, thyme, and spices. Cook for 1 minute while stirring. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to boil. Put the ham back in the pan, skin side up. Cover and bake for 1 hour. Remove the cover and continue cooking for 1 hour, basting frequently with the ham juices to glaze the surface.

5. 5

   Slice the ham and drizzle with the pan juices. Serve with the Chayote and Potato Salad.