Baked Virginia Ham

Place the ham in a large container and fill with enough cold water to cover it completely. Let the ham soak overnight.

Remove the ham from the water and drain. Scrub the rind of the ham and rinse well. Place the ham in a Dutch oven or other large pan and cover with water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer and let cook, covered, for 1 hour.

Drain off the water. Replace the water and cover and simmer the ham for 4-5 more hours. Turn the ham occasionally during the cooking time. Remove the ham from the water and let cool completely.

Combine half of the orange juice with the brown sugar and mix well. Set aside.

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

Remove the skin from the ham. Place the ham on a cutting board, fat side up. Score the fat in a diamond shape with a sharp knife. Press whole cloves into the cuts. Transfer the ham to a roasting pan. Brush the fat side of the ham with the orange juice and sugar mixture.

Place the ham in the oven and bake at 325 degree F for 30 minutes, basting frequently with the remaining orange juice.

Meanwhile, heat the apple jelly, port wine, onion juice, ginger, and black pepper in a saucepan.

Place the ham on a cutting board and slice as desired. Serve the sliced ham with the apple-wine sauce.