Ham Crusted with Mustard and Gingersnap Crumbs from Closet Cooking (makes a lot) Ingredients: 1 ham 1/4 cup mustard (called for brown, I used Dijon) 2 cups brown sugar 1 ounce bourbon (optional) 2 cups gingersnaps (crumbled) Directions: 1. Place the ham cut side down in a large baking pan. 2. Cut 1/4 inch into the top of the ham with a knife and spiral around and down leaving 2 inches between rows until you hit the bottom. 3. Cut spiraling up in the opposite direction creating diamond shaped crosses. 4. Cover the ham in foil and insert a meat thermometer. 5. Bake in a preheated 250F oven until the ham reaches 130F, about 3-4 hours. 6. Brush the mustard all over the ham. 7. Press on the brown sugar. 8. Spray the bourbon on. 9. Press on the gingersnap crumbs. 10. Bake in a preheated 350F oven until it reaches 140F, about 1 hour. 11. Let it rest for 30 minutes before carving. |