Aretha Franklin Queen of Soul Ham

Step 1

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

Using a paring knife, score the ham, creating a diamond pattern. Insert cloves into the corners of each diamond.

Step 3

Place the ham on a rack set in a 12 x 15 inch roasting pan.

Step 4

Cover loosely with foil, and bake until ham appears juicy, about 30 minutes.

Step 5

Place brown sugar and mustard in a medium bowl, and stir to combine. Gradually add ginger ale to brown sugar mixture until a pourable consistency is achieved; you may not need the whole can.

Step 6

Remove ham from oven and remove foil. Pour brown sugar mixture over ham, and, using a pastry brush, coat the sides.

Step 7

Cover ham with foil, return to oven, and cook for 1 hour, basting every 20 minutes. Remove foil for last 20 minutes.