Serves 14 - 16
10-pound half-ham
Remove the ham from the refrigerator at least 45 minutes before baking to let it come to room temperature.
Preheat the oven to 325˚.
Place the ham on a rack in a baking pan. Pour water to cover the bottom of the baking pan. Loosely tent the ham with heavy duty foil and put in the oven.
Bake for about 18 minutes per pound (about 3 hours for a 10-pound half-ham). Remove from the oven when the internal temperature reaches 135˚.
Let the ham rest, covered with foil, for 15 – 30 before slicing.
(Optional: During the last 30 minutes of baking, you can remove the foil and cover the ham with your favorite glaze.)