Helen's Ham

Total Time: 3 hrs 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 ham, bone-in, smoked, skinless, approximately 7 lbs
• 12 ounces beer
• 6 -8 ounces water

Recipe

• 1 remove wrapper from ham and quickly (about 30 seconds) run under cold water.
• 2 place in a large pot that has a lid.
• 3 pour in beer and water.
• 4 cover, and bring to boil over medium-high heat.
• 5 reduce heat to low-medium. you just want it to simmer.
• 6 simmer for approximately 2 - 2 1/2 hours, basting with the liquid occasionally. you'll know when it's ready, as the ham "shrinks back" slightly.
• 7 remove from pot (that's the hard part!) and let sit 5-10 minutes before slicing.
• 8 this is a very forgiving recipe. you can leave it cook longer, just lower the heat slightly.