Each year my dad makes a HUGE jar of pickled ham for Christmas. Sometimes the craving gets to be too much and he makes it earlier in the year. Now, don't pooh-pooh the recipe if you don't like pickled items....even those who never eat anything pickled love this fresh, tasty snack! German Pickled Ham
4 cups cooked ham (canned ham works great for this recipe)
1 Large onion- chopped
2 cups water
1 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1 Tablespoon pickling spice
1 tsp salt
Place pickling spice in cheesecloth. Add all ingredients except ham into a large saucepan. Bring to a boil and then add ham. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 25 minutes. Remove spice bag and poor into large lidded container (we use a large glass jar with a screw-top lid).
Place in refrigerator and allow to "steep" for at least 24 hours to allow flavors to blend.
