How do you heat up a fully cooked spiral ham

A glazed spiral ham is an impressive centerpiece at any holiday dinner, and nailing it is way easier than you’d think. Our top keys to success? Keep it moist while it’s baking, and slather it in a tangy-sweet glaze. We used a homemade bourbon glaze made from staple pantry ingredients in this recipe to transform this holiday dish into an irresistible centerpiece fit to be surrounded by your favorite holiday sides dishes. Read on for more tips on perfecting this classic dish. 

Make your own glaze
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Making your own glaze is super easy, and so much more delicious than a store-bought packet. Our recipe below uses only a handful of pantry ingredients and a mixing bowl. We think it’s bomb, but if you’re not a fan of bourbon, try thisclassic brown sugar glaze instead.

Keep it covered!

Since spiral hams are already cooked, you’re really just warming it through, infusing it with flavor, and crisping the edges. To avoid drying it out, add water to the bottom of your roasting pan, place the ham on a baking rack above the water, and cover it with foil. Bake only until it’s 140° in the center (this should take 10 to 12 minutes per pound). Uncover it in the last 30 minutes when you’re glazing it, so those edges get caramelized. Another way to ensure your ham stays moist is to cook it in a slow cooker. Simply cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours, basting with the marinade every 45 minutes.  

How do I slice it? 

It might sound tough to cut into a bone-in ham, but it’s actually very easy. Just turn the ham on its bottom and cut around the bone. The ham on the outside will fall away in slices. Check out our guide on how to carve a ham for step-by-step instructions! 

Got leftovers? 

Leftover ham is basically refrigerator gold. Try making a legit croque madame for your next brunch, use it to amp up a batch of crescent rolls, or chop it up and throw it in your next batch of scalloped potatoes. And save that bone! It’s great for flavoring broths, soups, or a big pot of cooked greens. Still hungry? Here's our favorite leftover ham recipes. 

Have you made this yet? Let us know how it went in the comments below! 

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Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins

Ingredients

  • 1

    (8 to 10-lb.) whole cured, smoked, bone-in ham

  • 1/2 c.

    apricot jam

  • 1/4 c.

    light brown sugar

  • 2 tbsp.

    bourbon (optional)

  • 1 tbsp.

    Dijon mustard

  • 1/2 tsp.

    crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

    1. Step 1Remove ham from refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 1 hour.
    2. Step 2Preheat oven to 350°. Place a rack in a large roasting pan and cover the rack with foil. Pour 2 cups water in the bottom of roasting pan and place ham on the foil on the rack.
    3. Step 3In a small bowl, stir together jam, brown sugar, bourbon, Dijon, and red pepper flakes. Brush ham with some of the glaze and roast, basting with more glaze every 30 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part reads 140°, about 1 ½ to 2 hours. 
    4. Step 4Let rest 15 minutes before carving.

Nutrition (per serving): 236 calories, 31 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates, 0 g fiber, 9 g sugar, 7 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 1,850 mg sodium

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How do you heat up a fully cooked spiral ham

Parker Feierbach

Laura Rege is a Food Stylist and Recipe Developer who regularly contributes recipes and styles videos and photos for Delish. If she isn't in the Delish kitchens, you'll most likely find her out on the town looking for the next food trends in the US and on her travels abroad. 

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How do you warm up a spiral ham without drying it 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 heat up a precooked ham without drying it out?

The goal is to reheat the ham without drying it out. The best way to do this is to place the ham on a rack in a roasting pan. Add water to the bottom of the pan and cover the whole thing tightly with foil. Bake at 325F for 16-20 minutes per pound, until a meat thermometer registers 135F.

How long should I cook a precooked spiral ham?

Bake in a preheated 325°F oven for 10-14 minutes per pound, or until a meat thermometer registers 140°F. To glaze this type of ham, turn the oven to 400°F, brush the ham with the glaze, and bake for 10-15 minutes until the glaze is browned and bubbling. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing to serve.

Do you have to heat a precooked spiral ham?

Spiral ham comes fully cooked, all you have to do is heat and serve!

Can you reheat a spiral ham at 350?

It is best to reheat them gently in a 325-to-350 degree oven until the internal temperature reaches 135 degrees.

How long do you heat a spiral ham for?

Tightly wrap the ham in the foil and place on a rack in a roasting pan. Fill the pan with an inch of water and roast in the oven until the internal temperature reaches 140 degrees F, about 20 minutes per pound.