Easy Citrus-topped Ham

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 4 hours

Serves: 8

Description
This recipe creates a very tasty succulent ham and is so easy to prepare. I created the recipe 25 years ago when my brother and his wife showed up unexpectedly, and I had to rely on what was on hand to create a meal for 8 people My brother raved and raved about the flavor and texture of the ham, so I knew I'd created a winner. Since then I have used this technique for fixing ham for holiday and church potluck dinners. The leftovers make divine Monte Cristo sandwiches, split pea soup, minestrone, and chef salads.

Ingredients

 * 1 x 3-4 lb precooked (not canned) boneless ham
 * 1 orange, thinly sliced
 * 1 lemon, thinly sliced
 * ½ cup dark brown sugar
 * 1 x 12-ounce can lemon-lime soda pop
 * 3 pieces of candied ginger
 * 2 cloves

Directions

 * 1) Place ham in bottom of large crock pot.
 * 2) Arrange the sliced citrus alternately over the top of the ham.
 * 3) Next, sprinkle the brown sugar over the citrus and ham.
 * 4) Pour a little of the canned soda over the brown sugar, and then pour the rest of the soda in the bottom of the crock pot.
 * 5) Place the candied ginger and cloves in the soda.
 * 6) Place lid on crock pot.
 * 7) Cook on high for one hour, and then turn the heat down to low and cook another three hours.
 * 8) Let ham sit for 15 minutes before slicing.