How To Cook A Spiral Ham
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5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 59 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 4 mins
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Servings
10 servings
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Calories
275 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
How To Cook A Spiral Ham
Description
How To Cook A Spiral Ham explains preheating the oven, removing packaging and any bone cover disks, then placing the ham cut side down in a shallow roasting pan. Covering the ham with foil helps retain moisture and gentle even heating. Cooking time is about 12-15 minutes per pound until the internal temperature reaches 140°F, ensuring the pre-cooked ham is heated safely without drying out.
If a glaze is used, it is brushed on for the final 20 minutes of cooking, after removing the foil, allowing the glaze to caramelize slightly and form a shiny coating. Resting the ham after removal from the oven for at least 15 minutes allows juices to redistribute for a moist result. Spoon any pan juices over slices for added flavor.
Variations in ham shape may affect cooking time slightly. The instructions note that uncovered cooking yields a crisper exterior but generally requires longer heating. The included glaze example combines brown sugar, juice, dijon mustard, and spices to complement the ham's natural flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 spiral ham 8-10 pounds
- glaze optional, of your choice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Remove packaging and if your ham has a small plastic disk on the underside of the bone, remove and discard the disk.
- Place the ham in a shallow roasting pan, cut side down. Cover with foil*.
- Bake the covered ham for 12-15 minutes per pound or until the ham reaches 140°F*.
- If adding ham glaze, add it during the last 20 minutes of cooking. Brush the glaze on the ham and leave it uncovered to finish cooking.
- Remove the ham from the oven and rest for at least 15 minutes before cutting. Spoon juices over the ham before serving if desired.
Notes
- Remove any plastic disk from the bone before cooking to avoid melting or odors.
- Covering the ham with foil retains moisture and reduces cooking time compared to uncovered baking.
- Apply glaze during the last 20 minutes uncovered for a caramelized finish.
- Rest the ham at least 15 minutes after cooking to keep it juicy when slicing.
- Adjust cooking time based on the ham's shape and size; larger or rounder hams may need longer.
- This method reheats pre-cooked spiral hams to safe temperatures without drying them.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 275 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 275 | 14% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 1346mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 324mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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