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How to Thaw Ham
Have ham frozen for the upcoming holidays? Family dinner and need to thaw the ham? Here’s how to thaw ham, all kinds!
Prep Time
3 mins
Total Time
5 hrs
Servings: 20 servings
Calories: 606 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 10 lb ham
Instructions
Method 1 (Refrigerator)
- Remove the ham from the freezer.
- Place a large serving platter in the refrigerator with a kitchen towel on top of it.
- Lay the ham on top of the platter and towel.
- Allow to thaw in the fridge for 3 days before cooking
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Method 2 (cool water)
- Fill a large container with cool water.
- Wrap the ham in two layers of unscented trash bags
- Lower the trash bags into the large container of cool water.
- Change the water every 30 minutes.
- Ham will thaw at a rate of 1lb per 30 minutes.
Notes
- Plan ahead and place the ham into the fridge for about 3 days before you plan to use it.
- Be SURE to put a plate or towel beneath the ham to collect any dripping juices as it thaws in the refrigerator.
- Use the cool water method if you will need the ham more quickly.
- Double bag the ham in an unscented garbage bag to keep the water out if you are thawing using the cool water method.
- Use a VERY CLEAN cooler, sink or a plastic tub for thawing the ham with the cool water method.
Nutrition Information
Calories
606kcal
(30%)
Protein
54g
(108%)
Fat
42g
(65%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Cholesterol
155mg
(52%)
Sodium
2961mg
(123%)
Potassium
714mg
(20%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 606
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 606kcal | 30% |
| Protein | 54g | 108% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 155mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 2961mg | 123% |
| Potassium | 714mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.