Russian Style Baked Fresh Ham (Buzhenina)

• 1 (8 -10 lb) fresh ham
• 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
• 1/3 cup dark brown sugar, packed
• salt, to taste
• 1 cup beer
• 1 cup apple cider
• 3 cloves
• 2 bay leaves
• fresh ground black pepper, to taste

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
2. Using a sharp knife, score the skin of the ham in a diamond oattern.
3. Mix together the mustard, brown sugar, and salt and spread all over the ham.
4. Place the ham on a rack in a roasting pan, add the remaining ingredients, and roast, basting with the juices, until a meat thermometer reads 170 degrees F or the juices run clear when you insert a skewer into the thickest part of the roast, about 3 hours.
5. Let the roast stand, covered with foil. for 15 minutes.
6. Carve into thin slices and serve with gravy, if desired.

fresh ham, dijon mustard, brown sugar, salt, beer, apple cider, cloves, bay leaves, fresh ground black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/russian-style-baked-fresh-ham-buzhenina-220663 (may not work)