Rum Maple Ham: A Pirate's Christmas

Name: Rum Maple Ham: A Pirate's Christmas
Ingredients: 3-5 pounds ham; 2 liters of water, ~ 1/2 gallon of water; 180 grams, ~3/4 cup of kosher salt; 100 grams, ~1/2 cup dark brown sugar; 1 TBS curing salt (InstaCure No. 1 pink salt); Additional flavorings as desired (I used a few rosemary and thyme sprigs, a handful of juniper berries, 2 Meyer lemons, and a few leaves of sage); 1/4 cup good quality rum, preferably dark; 1/4 cup good quality maple syrup; 2 TBS pumpkin spice

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A simple recipe for AAARRGGHHH-uably the best holiday ham-ever!

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Ingredients

3-5 pounds ham
2 liters of water, ~ 1/2 gallon of water
180 grams, ~3/4 cup of kosher salt
100 grams, ~1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1 TBS curing salt (InstaCure No. 1 pink salt)
Additional flavorings as desired (I used a few rosemary and thyme sprigs, a handful of juniper berries, 2 Meyer lemons, and a few leaves of sage)
1/4 cup good quality rum, preferably dark
1/4 cup good quality maple syrup
2 TBS pumpkin spice