Step 1

Combine the following curing ingredients in a large deep container: sea salt, brown sugar, Prague powder, and dried bay leaves. Pour hot water. Stir.

Step 2

Add cold water and ice. Soak the fresh pork ham into the brine for 3 days. Make sure to keep it in a cool place such as inside the refrigerator.

Step 3

After 3 days, wash the cured ham with running water. Discard the brine and then fill the container with clean tap water. Soak the ham for 3 hours to reduce the saltiness.

Step 4

Preheat oven to 320F.

Step 5

Arrange the ham in a roasting rack. Cover with aluminum foil. Roast for 2 hours.

Step 6

Remove the foil and increase the oven heat to 400F. Continue to roast for 1 hour.

Step 7

Prepare the Brown Sugar Honey Glaze by coming all the glaze ingredients in a sauce pan. Heat the pan and stir the mixture until well blended. Continue to cook in low to medium heat until the mixture reduces to half.

Step 8

Remove ham from the oven. Brush Brown Sugar Honey Glaze all over it. Continue to roast for 10 minutes or until the ham turns brown.

Step 9

Remove from the oven. Let it cool down.

Step 10

Carve the ham. Serve.

Step 11

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