How Do You Cook Kentucky Smoked Ham?
Kentucky smoked ham is a local tradition that has been enjoyed for years. You can cook Kentucky smoked ham at home using only a boiler, a grill and a few household items. The ideal pieces of Kentucky smoked ham are aged 1 to 3 years and weigh between 15 to 20 lbs. This recipe works with any amount of ham and takes only a few hours to prepare. Fill a large boiler half full with water. Place the ham into the water. Heat on high until the water comes to a rolling boil. Reduce the heat to low, and allow it to simmer for 20 minutes for each pound of Kentucky smoked ham. Add more water to the boiler when the level drops below half, but never fill it more than halfway. Turn the ham over every 10 minutes to encourage even cooking. Prod the Kentucky smoked ham with a long-pronged fork when you begin to reach the end of the cooking time. When the fork sticks tender all the way to the bone, remove the ham from the boiler. Place the Kentucky smoked ham onto a cutting board. Trim off the top layer
