Honey Bourbon Ham

This is the simplest recipe and yet delicious--it comes to us from my mother-in-law, who is all about simple and delicious when it comes to cooking.  My father-in-law, now gone, I am sure appreciated the bourbon in this recipe, so this is to celebrate the two of them.

My absolute favorite ham is a pepper ham from Petit Jean in Arkansas--I first had it at a wedding in Kentucky many years ago and have ordered one every year since. 

¾ cup honey

1½ tablespoon bourbon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
Ham (about 5 pounds)

Combine honey, bourbon and cloves in small bow/  Blend well.
Place ham, cut side down, in roasting pan.
Brush with honey mixture.
Cover  with foil and bake at 275 degrees, about 1 hr until thoroughly heated.
Remove foil, brush with honey mixture and put in 425 degree oven.
Bake about 10 more minutes until ham is golden brown (baste during this time).
Remove from oven, place on serving dish and pour juices over ham.