Fully cooked hams are quick and easy to bake. Choose one of three delicious glazes for a casual weeknight dinner or a small holiday dinner. Best of all, leftover ham can be used in so many other recipes. Which glaze will you try first?
Prep Time8 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time38 minutesmins
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fully cooked ham, glazed pecans, ham, ham glaze, precooked ham
Place fully cooked ham flat side down in an oven-proof dish large enough to fit ham with some room to spare. Use glass, ceramic dish, oven-proof skillet or roasting pan.
Score top of ham by making shallow cuts, 1/4" (1 cm) deep, through the outer rind both lengthwise and crosswise.
Combine all glaze ingredients in a small bowl. Spoon glaze over ham pushing some into the shallow cuts. Add 2 Tbsp water to dish and cover with lid or foil to keep ham moist during baking.
Bake for 15-20 minutes per pound (500g).* You'll know it's hot throughout when an internal temperature reaches 140°F(60°C). Halfway through baking, baste ham by spooning the glaze around the ham over the top.
Remove the ham from oven and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
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Notes
Cooking Times (15-20 min for 1 lb/500g) varies by type see USDA reference. Cook until a thermometer inserted into the middle reads 140°F (60°C).Other GlazesChange things up with one of the following glazes. Maple Glaze
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Pineapple Glaze - add pineapple pieces too
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp honey
Portion PlanningGenerally, 1lb or 500 g of boneless ham will serve 2-3 people.
1/4 - 1/3 lb (113-150 g) per serving of boneless ham
1/3 - 1/2 lb (150-225 g) of meat per serving of bone-in ham
Storing LeftoversWrap tightly and store in fridge for 3-4 days. See full article for recipes using leftover ham.