Step 1

Add the ham, peppercorns, cloves, star anise, onion and bay leaf to a large stock pot along with the ham, rind side down and cover almost completely with water.

Step 2

Bring to a gentle boil and cook for 1 hour.

Step 3

After an hour remove the ham from the stock and let it drain on a rack for a few minutes.

Step 4

Remove the rind and most but not all of the fat underneath the rind. Leave about ⅛ inch of fat on top of the entire ham.

Step 5

Score the fat with a sharp knife in a square or diamond pattern. Pat the entire surface dry with paper towels.

Step 6

Place ham in a roasting pan and brush the top and sides of the ham with the mustard.

Step 7

Sprinkle the mustard with the brown sugar.

Step 8

Press the sugar gently into the mustard to get good contact with the surface of the ham.

Step 9

Bake at 375 degrees F for another hour.

Step 10

Allow ham to rest for 10-15 minutes before carving and serving.