How To Heat a Fully Cooked Ham

Name: How To Heat a Fully Cooked Ham
Ingredients: By Diana Rattray, About.com Guide; The flavor of a 'fully cooked' ham is greatly improved by heating. Here are the basics.; Difficulty: Easy; Time Required: varies; Here's How:; First, check the label for instructions. It should be labeled 'fully cooked' or 'cook before eating.'; Preheat the oven to 350°F.; If the ham is labeled 'fully cooked' (does not require heating), heat for 8 to 10 minutes per pound, or to an internal temperature of 140°F.; If the ham is labeled 'cook before eating,' heat to an internal temperature of 160°F.; Tips:; Before glazing a ham, remove all but about 1/4-inch of the fat.; For a tasty, caramelized coating, sprinkle the fat of the ham with brown sugar which has been pressed through a sieve.

INGREDIENTS

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By Diana Rattray, About.com Guide

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The flavor of a 'fully cooked' ham is greatly improved by heating. Here are the basics.

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Difficulty: Easy

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Time Required: varies

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Here's How:

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First, check the label for instructions. It should be labeled 'fully cooked' or 'cook before eating.'

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Preheat the oven to 350°F.

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If the ham is labeled 'fully cooked' (does not require heating), heat for 8 to 10 minutes per pound, or to an internal temperature of 140°F.

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If the ham is labeled 'cook before eating,' heat to an internal temperature of 160°F.

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Tips:

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Before glazing a ham, remove all but about 1/4-inch of the fat.

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For a tasty, caramelized coating, sprinkle the fat of the ham with brown sugar which has been pressed through a sieve.

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