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How To Cook A Spiral Ham

Spiral ham is incredibly easy and perfect for serving on special occasions or for Christmas dinner.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 4 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 275 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 spiral ham 8-10 pounds
  • glaze of your choice optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  2. Remove packaging and if your ham has a small plastic disk on the underside of the bone, remove and discard the disk.
  3. Place the ham in a shallow roasting pan, cut side down. Cover with foil*.
  4. Bake the covered ham for 12-15 minutes per pound or until the ham reaches 140°F*.
  5. 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.
  6. 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

  • I have cooked this ham both with and without covering it with foil. Uncovered will give a slightly crisper exterior and need closer to the longer cooking time. Covered will need closer to the shorter cooking time. Keep in mind, for the most part, a spiral ham is pre-cooked and just needs to be heated through. 
  • If cooking covered with foil, remove the foil once the glaze is added for the last 20 minutes. 
  • The shape of your ham can affect cooking time, a larger rounder ham may need extra cooking time compared to a flatter shaped ham.
  • For glaze, combine 2/3 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup juice (orange or pineapple are great) and 2 tablespoons dijon mustard with your favorite warm spices.
  • Nutrition information is for a 4oz serving of ham and does not include glaze. 
  • The original version of this recipe called for slow cooking the ham at a low and slow temperature. However, some readers found that the results were not consistent, and some readers found they needed to add extra cooking time. We strive to ensure that every recipe at Spend With Pennies is perfect every time. This recipe has been retested and adjusted for more consistent results.

Nutrition Information

Calories 275 (14%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 70mg (23%) Sodium 1346mg (56%) Potassium 324mg (9%) Calcium 8mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 275

% 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.