My Dad's Pickled Ham

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. 

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