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Ingredients
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One 1-pound box light brown sugar
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2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
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1 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
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1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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One 8- to 10-pound bone-in smoked ham, skin removed
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3 medium Fuji apples—peeled, cored and thinly sliced
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2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
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Kosher salt
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350°. In a medium bowl, mix the sugar with the pepper, cloves and cinnamon.
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Place the ham fat side up on two large pieces of aluminum foil and, using your hands, rub the sugar mixture all over the top and side; it should form a thick layer. Wrap the ham tightly in the foil and transfer to a large roasting pan. Bake for about 3 hours, until glossy on the outside and a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the meat registers 125°. Transfer the ham to a work surface and let rest in the foil at room temperature until cool enough to handle, about 2 hours.
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Unwrap the ham and slice the meat; transfer to a large platter and tent with foil to keep warm. Pour the accumulated juices into a large measuring cup and spoon off any fat. You should have about 3 1/4 cups.
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In a medium saucepan, combine the sliced apples with 2 tablespoons of water. Cover and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the apples to a blender and puree with the ham juices and vinegar until smooth. Strain the apple jus through a fine-mesh sieve set over a gravy boat and season with salt. Serve the ham, passing the apple jus at the table.