Don’t just throw it in the ovenread this first.
Some brands, including Honey Baked Ham, are even meant to be served this way.
But it is possibleand many people preferto reheat pre-cooked ham.
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Here’s how long to cook a pre-cooked ham and how to do it properly.
Pick The Right Ham
There arecity hams and country hams.
If you’re hoping to take the hard work out of the holidays, opt for a city ham.
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They come boneless and bone-in, depending on your preference.
Country hams are dry-cured with spices, which takes longer to process than city hams.
They have a saltier flavor and are less common on a holiday table because of that.
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Feel free to whip up your own special recipe, but keep in mind these tips.
Let it stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Brush 1/2 cup of the glaze over the ham with a heatproof spatula or pastry brush.
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Bake The Ham
How long to cook a pre-cooked ham depends on the size of the ham.
You should cook a spiral-sliced ham 10 minutes for every pound.
Garnish with fresh citrus slices and kumquats for a pretty presentation.
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Save the pre-mixed glaze packet with your ham for another use.
To get the perfect caramelized texture, increase the temperature for the final 30 minutes of cooking time.
Save leftover pineapple chutney for pork chops, jerk-seasoned chicken, or as an appetizer over cream cheese.
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Use an unseasoned, semi-boneless, fully cooked ham for this recipe.
Brining will make a spiral ham too salty.
The lemon glaze rounds out the flavors of our favorite sipper.
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Marmalade bits in the glaze crisp and caramelize as they cook.
Fresh thyme adds anherbal notethat complements all of the flavors beautifully.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service.Hams and Food Safety.
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