"Fred" > wrote in message
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> I have been selected by my family to bake/cook a 16 lb fresh pork ham.
> I purchased it at Publix today. Now I have a problem. Do I just add
> pepper and put it in the oven at-----300 degrees for about 6-8
> hours---that has been suggested to me by a friend---HELP!!!!!!!Fat
> side up was also stated. Thanks.

I would post this at rec.food.cooking There is at least one person over
there who considers himself an expert on fresh hams.