Baked Ham with Coca-Cola and Orange Gravy

Directions

1. In a large cast iron fry pan, place the ham and score the rind in a diamond pattern.
2. Combine all the ingredients in a pot and bring up to a boil, stirring constantly to keep the sugar from burning. Keep a close eye on pot as it may boil over as it nears boiling temperature, if it appears about to do that, remove from heat for a moment. Continue to cook on a slow boil and reduce sauce by about ½.
3. Once reduced allow to cool and then pour over the ham. Place the ham in the preheated oven and bake according to package directions. Baste the ham every 10 -15 minutes until done.
4. When done remove the ham to a cutting board and cover with foil. The sauce in the pan should be now reduced to about 1 cup, if it appears to be less add a little more orange juice.
5. Place the pan with the juice onto the stove top burner and turn to high. Mix the flour with the melted butter stirring until you have a smooth paste roux. Spoon the roux into the sauce and whisk until it thickens. Strain through fine mesh sieve and serve on the side.