How To Cook A Spiral Ham

How To Cook A Spiral Ham

from spendwithpennies.com
124 min

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

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 325°F.

  2. 2

    Remove packaging and if your ham has a small plastic disk on the underside of the bone, remove and discard the disk.

  3. 3

    Place the ham in a shallow roasting pan, cut side down. Cover with foil*.

  4. 4

    Bake the covered ham for 12-15 minutes per pound or until the ham reaches 140°F*.

  5. 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. 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.