Things You'll Need. Sink a papyrus plant's container in a pond or other water feature so that the container's top is up to 12 inches beneath the water surface, or grow the plant directly in boggy, wet soil near the margin of an outdoor pond.
Ham should not sit at room temperature any longer than 2 hours.
Once the ham is fully cured it can be dried out overnight in the refrigerator, then hot-smoked at a temperature of 185 degrees Fahrenheit until its internal temperature reaches 150 F. This takes about 35 minutes per pound, or roughly 12 hours, for a full ham of around 20 pounds.