Bourbon Glazed Ham

Preheat the oven to its highest temperature setting, which is 325 degrees F (or 165 degrees C). Remove the skin and any excess fat from the ham, leaving a thin layer of fat about 1/4 inch thick. Using a sharp knife, create a diamond pattern on the surface of the ham by making shallow cuts. Insert whole cloves into the center of each diamond shape, ensuring they are securely in place.

Place the ham cut side down into a roasting pan and put it in the preheated oven. Continue baking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat, avoiding any bone, reaches a temperature of 125 degrees F (or 52 degrees C). This process should take around 2 hours.

In a separate bowl, mix together brown sugar, whiskey, and black pepper until you achieve a smooth consistency. Increase the oven temperature to its highest setting, which is 375 degrees F (or 190 degrees C).

Baste the ham with one-third of the whiskey glaze, then return it to the oven. Continue baking until the internal temperature reaches 140 degrees F (or 60 degrees C), basting the ham with whiskey glaze every 10 minutes. If the ham starts to brown too quickly, cover it loosely with a piece of aluminum foil.

Once the ham is cooked to your liking, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving.