Spiral Ham Recipe

spiral ham recipe

How To Cook A Spiral Ham

spiral ham recipe

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

Prep: 5min

Total: 124min

Yield: 10

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 275 kcal, Protein 24 g, Fat 19 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 1346 mg, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

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

Instruction:

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  2. Remove packaging and if your ham has a small plastic disk on the underside of the bone, remove and discard the disk.
  3. Place the ham in a shallow roasting pan, cut side down. Cover with foil*.
  4. Bake the covered ham for 12-15 minutes per pound or until the ham reaches 140°F*.
  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. Remove the ham from the oven and rest for at least 15 minutes before cutting. Spoon juices over the ham before serving if desired.

Glazed Spiral Ham Recipe

spiral ham recipe

Skip the long lines at the honey baked ham store and make a delicious Brown Sugar Glaze Spiral ham at home in your own oven.

Prep: 15min

Total: 120min

Yield: 12

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 243 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Sodium 457 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 36 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 7-10 pound spiral sliced ham
  • 1 cup apple juice
  • 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark will work)
  • 1 cup pure maple syrup

Instruction:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat combine the apple juice, brown sugar, and maple syrup. Bring to a low boil then reduce heat to medium low and simmer for approximately 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. If needed continue cooking a few extra minutes. Glaze is ready when it’s thickened and shiny.
  3. Place ham in a baking greased baking dish and coat with half of the glaze mixture. Cover pan with foil, tenting so foil does not touch the ham, and bake for approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until a thermometer inserted at the thickest part of the ham reads 140 degrees F.
  4. Pour remaining glaze over the top of ham, and return to oven, uncovered. Turn temperature to 450 degrees and bake for another 5-7 minutes, keeping a close eye on it to prevent burning. When glaze is turning dark and caramelizing (but not burning!) remove from oven. Serve and enjoy.

How to Cook A Spiral Ham

spiral ham recipe

How to cook spiral ham that’s juicy, tender, and never dry. Instructions include an easy orange glaze for this scrumptious holiday ham recipe.

Prep: 5min

Total: 140min

Yield: 15

Serving Size: 0.33 lbs

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 0.33 lbs, calories 548 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 46 g, Fat 36 g, Saturated Fat 13 g, Cholesterol 131 mg, Sodium 2576 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 8 g, unSaturated Fat 21 g

Ingredients:

  • 7 pound Unglazed Spiral Ham (bone-in or boneless, any size)
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 large Naval Orange (zested and juiced (about 1/4 cup juice))
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt

Instruction:

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and adjust oven racks to fit the ham.
  2. Remove all packaging, including the plastic disc on the flat side of the ham. Place HAM in a foil-lined roasting pan, flat side facing down.*see recipe notes about roasting rack and adding liquid to the pan
  3. Cover the pan tightly with foil and bake 10-12 minutes per pound for boneless ham or 15 minutes per pound for bone-in ham.
  4. While ham is baking, make the ham glaze by heating BROWN SUGAR, ORANGE JUICE, ORANGE ZEST, DIJON, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, PAPRIKA, GARLIC POWDER, and SALT in saucepan over medium heat, whisking as needed.Note: The glaze thickens as it cools, and can be used warm or at room temperature.
  5. Remove ham from the oven and adjust oven temperature to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  6. Uncover the ham. Carefully ladle the ham juices out of the pan – it should be about 2 cups of juices.
  7. Brush glaze over ham surface to coat.
  8. Bake the glazed ham uncovered for 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reads 140 degrees Fahrenheit on a quick-read thermometer.
  9. Transfer ham to a serving dish, garnish with orange slices and fresh parsley, and let it rest about 10 minutes before serving.

Spiral Ham

spiral ham recipe

This easy spiral ham recipe has an apricot-bourbon glaze that will make any Easter dinner feel extra special.

Prep: 1h15min

Total: 2h45min

Yield: 12 serving(s)

Nutrition Facts: calories 663 Calories, Fat 35 g, Saturated Fat 12 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 201 mg, Sodium 3555 mg, Carbohydrate 26 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 9 g, Protein 56 g

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

Instruction:

  1. Remove ham from refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 1 hour.
  2. Preheat 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. In 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. Let rest 15 minutes before carving.

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FAQ

How do you cook 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 275°F for about 12 – 15 minutes per pound, plus basting occasionally with any juices that accumulate, will ensure your ham is moist and tender.

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 cover a spiral ham when baking?

Be sure to cover the ham with foil or a lid that tightly fits a roasting pan. The oven is what is considered ‘dry heat’ so keeping moisture ‘IN” means covering the meat.

How long does a spiral ham take?

Instructions for the Grill

Cook the ham at a grill temperature of 325°F for 12-13 minutes per pound, or until it reaches 140°F. A 10-pound spiral ham will take about 2 hours. Baste the ham every 20-30 minutes of grilling.

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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