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3. Pour the fond into the roasting pan. 4. Place the spiral ham in the pan and pour the chicken broth on top. 5. Turn the meat cut side down and cover tightly with foil. Cook at 275°F for 12 minutes per pound or until a meat thermometer reads 140°F. Uncover for the last 30 minutes. 6. If you want to apply a glaze, increase the temperature to 400°F during the last 20 minutes, brush the first glaze all over and in between the slices. Cook for 10 minutes, then apply the second glaze. Apply the third glaze, after it's cooked. To get the glaze to caramelize, put the meat under the broiler for 3-5 minutes, watching carefully so it doesn't burn. (We did not use a glaze for this savory recipe.) 7. Tent it loosely with foil and allow to rest for 20 minutes. This will allow the internal temperature to increase 5 to 15 degrees and allow the juices to redistribute. 8. Serve the spiral ham with the slices of onion and garlic cloves, and a spoonful of pan drippings. You can also serve it with spiced applesauce, or a homemade mustard sauce. Join the others who love to serve a spiral ham at Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter for their family and friends. Recipe FAQsHow long does it take to cook a fully cooked spiral ham? Cook at 275 F for 12 minutes per pound or until the internal temperature is 140 F and heated through. A 10 pound spiral ham would take roughly 2 hours to cook. How do you make a spiral ham not dry? Add 2 cups of unsalted chicken broth, place cut side down in roasted pan, wrap tightly in foil and roast. Do you cook a spiral ham covered or uncovered? Cook a fully cooked spiral ham covered until the last 30 minutes. This way the meat will not dry out. If you want a glaze, it's best to do it during the last 20 to 30 minutes, after it is uncovered. How much ham do I need for 6 adults? If you have a bone in spiral ham, you'll need ½ to ¾ pound per person. If you want leftovers, buy 1 pound per person. If you are serving boneless, you'll need less than ½ pound per person. How to Make a GlazeIf you would like to make a glaze for your spiral ham, mix the ingredients together in a saucepan, bring it to a boil, reduce to simmer until it thickens like honey then remove from the heat. Rewarm the glaze over low heat if it thickens too much when it cools. The best homemade glazes have these elements. You can add butter also, but it's optional.
If you are looking for an easy ham glaze recipe, try this. If you are wondering how to apply a glaze so your ham looks and tastes its absolute best, read this. How to CarveIf you are asked to carve the ham, this Thanksgiving, Christmas or Easter, you'll be ready if you watch this or read the instructions below.
ServePlanning on making our spiral ham recipe for Easter or Christmas and are open for other recipe ideas? Our recipe tastes amazing when served with scalloped potatoes, asparagus, green beans, spiced applesauce, and soft dinner rolls. It's sure to be a crowd favorite! StoreMake Ahead: All spiral hams are fully cooked, so it just needs to be reheated. It's best to do this the same day you plan on serving it so it doesn't dry out. Leftovers: If you have leftover meat, use it for these other recipe ideas. For breakfast try: quiche, breakfast hash, omelettes, or breakfast sandwiches. For lunch, try using the ham bone and the cubed meat in soups or just the sliced meat in sliders. For supper, try savory pies, casseroles or vegetable sides like collard greens or black eyed peas. Reheat: You can microwave individual serving sizes in the microwave until warm, or place the leftover meat in a shallow oven proof dish and cook at 300F for 30 minutes or until warmed. Freeze: Allow the leftover meat to fully cool, then portion the meat out in freezer zip-top bags and place in the freezer for up to two months. When ready to use, thaw in the fridge overnight. Expert Tips
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Calories: 437kcal (22%)Carbohydrates: 1gProtein: 38g (76%)Fat: 30g (46%)Saturated Fat: 11g (69%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 108mg (36%)Sodium: 2077mg (90%)Potassium: 532mg (15%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 1g (1%)Vitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 1mg (1%)Calcium: 19mg (2%)Iron: 2mg (11%) This How to Cook a Spiral Ham recipe was originally published on April 12, 2019. It was updated with new content and refreshed photos on March 25, 2022. How do you cook spiral ham so it doesn't dry out?How long to cook a spiral ham without drying it out. Another way to keep your spiral sliced ham from drying out is to reheat it “low and slow”. Keeping the oven at 275F for about 18 minutes per pound, plus basting occasionally with any juices that accumulate, will ensure your ham is moist and tender.
How do you cook a Smithfield spiral cut ham?Warming instructions: Heat oven to 275 degrees F. Remove all packaging materials and place ham in shallow roasting pan, flat side down. Cover pan tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for approximately 15 minutes per pound until heated through.
Why does my Spiral Ham come out dry?Another issue contributing to dry ham is that it is overcooked. Whatever spiral ham you buy is going to be a precooked ham, so it's really just about re-heating and if you are applying a glaze, cooking the glaze so it sticks to the meat.
Should spiral ham be cooked covered or uncovered?How long to cook a Spiral Ham will depend on the size but allot for 13-16 minutes per pound at 250°F uncovered. If your ham is done early, remove it from the oven and let it cool a little bit so it doesn't keep cooking. Once slightly cooled, cover with foil and don't cut until ready to serve.
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