In a stockpot large enough to cover ham, cover ham with cold water. Add half (1 cup) of the molasses and 1 cup of the vinegar. Allow to stand in a cool place overnight.
The next day, remove ham and pour off water; rinse well.
Cover the ham with fresh cold water and add the remaining 1 cup of molasses, garlic cloves, bay leaves and a few whole cloves.
On high heat, bring to a rolling boil and cover; reduce heat slightly and boil for another 30 minutes. Turn off heat but do not remove cover. Let stand in a cool place overnight.
Remove ham from water. Remove any rind. Using a sharp knife score ham diagonally. Push in whole cloves in an even pattern to decorate and add flavor.
Mix brown sugar with pickle juice adding more sugar until a paste is formed. Spread ham with the brown sugar paste.
Bake in a preheated 300°F degree oven for about 60 minutes or until ham is nicely glazed (depends on size of ham).
Submitted by: CM
