How to Cook Spiral Ham

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If you're wondering how to cook a spiral ham for the holidays, I have everything you need to know. Making spiral ham is easy with these tips!

Prep Time10

Cook Time1

Total Time1 10

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baked ham, ham

Servings: servings

Calories: 444kcal

Preheat oven to 325ºF.
Place ham in a shallow roasting pan or baking dish.
Spoon half of the glaze over the ham.
Place a piece of foil over the ham, loosely covering it. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes per pound.
During the last 20 minutes of cooking time, uncover the ham and brush it with the remaining glaze.
Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the ham and remove the ham from the oven when it reaches an internal temperature of 135ºF. The temperature will continue to rise to 140ºF and then it will be ready to slice and serve!

Keep ham covered to prevent drying out: Spiral hams are pre-sliced, which means they can dry out quickly. Cover the ham with foil for most of the cooking time to trap moisture and keep it juicy.
Let it rest before serving: After baking, tent the ham loosely with foil and let it rest for 10–15 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, making the ham easier to slice and more flavorful.