"Recipe by Chris Schlesinger. In order for the flavor of the rub to really penetrate the meat, we removed the skin and most of the fat..."
INGREDIENTS
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4 quarts water
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1 cup sugar
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1 cup table salt
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30 whole cloves
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4 whole whole nutmegs, cracked
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1 (8 lb) bone-in shank-end fresh ham, skinned and trimmed of all but a thin layer of fat
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2 tablespoons coriander seeds, plus
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2 teaspoons coriander seeds
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4 teaspoons cumin seeds
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4 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
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4 teaspoons paprika
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4 teaspoons kosher salt
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1/4 cup dark rum
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1/4 cup molasses (preferably mildly flavored)
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1/4 cup unsalted butter