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The first thing to do is to sear the top of the ham. If you are using my method, add the veggies, place the ham on top of them, and add the liquid after searing. Whatever liquid you choose you can add it before or after the sear but if you add it before, add an ounce extra to make up for evaporation.

I sear the ham in the pot in which it will cook. The ham never needs to be turned. You cook it fat side up. Put the pot in the oven. Don’t worry, you can move it to the grill after if you want. Heat the oven to 450 degrees for long enough to turn the cap golden brown, about 20 minutes.

By the way, you will probably need to remove an oven rack to fit the ham. Try to remember to do this before you heat the oven.

Now cover the pot and drastically lower the heat. If you want to put it on your grill, pot and all of course, now is the time. Lots of wood smoke adds a nice touch, but don’t uncover the pot.

Cook at about 300 degrees for around 4 hours. Give yourself 5, just in case. To test for doneness, use a fork and test the big side to see if the meat literally falls off the bone.