Booker and Me
by Fred Noe
Jim Beam's great-grandson describes growing up under the watchful eye of his famous Kentucky bourbon family.
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Booker Noe’s famous ham recipe:
- Scrub the ham. Soak in water.
- Place in a large roasting pan filled with water and place in the oven at 220 degrees until it reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees, about 14 hours.
- Let cool overnight in the pan juices.
- Remove skin and bones.
- Make a thick paste of brown sugar and water and coat the ham.
- Bake at 220 degrees until the sugar caramelizes, about 1 1/2 hours
- Let cool. Slice paper thin.
Booker and Fred. Photo courtesy of Fred Noe.