Cooking a Spiral Ham

Everything you need to know about cooking a spiral ham is provided here. Similar to imitation honey-baked ham, cooking a spiral ham is so simple that it nearly cooks itself.

You can purchase Cooking a Spiral Ham all year long, but they are popular at Easter and Christmas dinners with mashed potatoes or scalloped potatoes and turkey. All you need to do to prepare spiral ham is heat it up and serve it.

How long a spiral ham takes to cook?

Hams with a spiral cut typically weigh 8 to 11 pounds and are pre-cooked (make sure your package says pre-cooked). This indicates that you should only heat a ham while cooking it.

The easiest way to accomplish this is to cook it at a low temperature so that the interior gets heated before the exterior dries out.

Use a meat thermometer to cook a spiral ham to a temperature of 140°F while being careful not to overcook it. I normally take it out when the temperature reaches 135°F, watching the thermometer to make sure it reaches 140°F.

Depending on size, spiral hams should be cooked for 13–16 minutes per pound at 250°F, uncovered. Remove your ham from the oven if it is done ahead of time and let it cool slightly so that it doesn’t continue to cook.

Cover with foil after it has slightly cooled, then wait to cut until ready to serve.

Spiral Glazing Ham

If you’re coating your ham, such as when preparing a homemade honey-baked ham knockoff, you should add the glaze last to prevent burning.

I always choose to make my own quick homemade glaze instead of using the glaze that comes with the ham.

Simply apply it with a brush during the final 20 minutes. To get the glaze nice and sticky, I occasionally crank up the oven temperature or put it under the broiler for a few minutes.

Crock-Pot Spiral Ham Cooking Instructions

In this race, steadiness is key! You may also create Crock Pot Ham, brush with the glaze of your choice, add a little water or apple juice, and cook on the lowest setting for a recipe for deliciously soft spiral ham.

Keep in mind that the spiral ham is fully cooked; all you are doing is reheating the meat and adding the seasonings or glaze.

How to Slice a Ham Spirally?

Spiral hams can be eaten warm or cold and are prepared by making a single, continuous cut from one end to the other.

An 8-pound ham will produce roughly 20 servings as the normal serving size is 6 ounces per person. However, who can stop at one slice?

1. Set the oven to 250°F.
2. Remove the ham from the container, and if it has a tiny plastic disk attached to the underside of the bone, take it off and throw it away.
3. Ham should be placed cut side down in a shallow roasting pan.
4. Bake the ham until it reaches 140°F, about 13 to 16 minutes per pound.
5. If using, add the ham glaze in the final 20 minutes of cooking.
6. Before cutting, take the ham out of the oven and let it rest for at least 15 minutes. If desired, pour juices over the ham just before serving.

Notes

For the glaze, combine your preferred warm spices with 2/3 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup juice (orange or pineapple work well), and 2 teaspoons dijon mustard.

The nutrition facts are for a 4 oz serving of ham without glaze.

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