1 15-20 lb. uncooked country ham
1 23 1/2 x 19 inch oven cooking bag
1 tbsp all purpose flour
2 (12 oz) cans cola soft drink

Raisin Sauce:

2 c raisins
1 1/2 c water
pinch salt
2 c sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp grated orange rind
3 tbsp fresh orange juice
1/2 c chopped walnuts or pecans

Place ham in a large container. Cover with water and let stand 24 hours. Drain, then scrub ham in warm water with a stiff brush and rinse well. Add flour to oven cooking bag, twist end of bag and shake to coat. Place ham, fat side up, in oven bag. Place bag in a 2 inch deep roasting pan. Pour cola over ham. Insert a meat thermometer into ham, making sure it does not touch fat or bone. Close bag with tie, cut 6 (1/2 inch) slits in top of bag. Cover with aluminum foil.

Bake in 325°F oven for 4 hours. Remove foil and bake 1 more hour or until meat thermometer registers 140°F. Remove from oven and cool slightly. Slice ham and serve with sauce.

Yield: 45 servings.

Note: Do not use diet cola soft drink for this recipe.

For sauce: Bring raisins, water and salt to boil in medium saucepan, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes. Combine sugar and next 3 ingredients stir into raisin mixture. Return to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Stir in nuts.

Yield: 2 cups.