Canned ham and Spam may look almost identical ... if you're looking for a more mature affair, stud it with cloves. Bake your ham for up to two hours at 325 degrees F, basting it periodically ...

Start with something savory. Pantry staples like Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, fish sauce, or a splash of vinegar can ...

Score and stud ham with cloves. Brush the glaze all over ... and add to a saucepan with plum sauce (or use canned black doris plums in syrup), sake (or white wine) and rice wine or cider vinegar.