talk to me about ham

I've never bought one or made one. not sure what I should be looking for.

I know a raw ham you need to let soak and I can't really do that.

so, what kind of pre cooked ham do you do?

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I don't remember what thread it was in, but someone mentioned to get the one in the red foil. You just need to stick it in the oven to heat it up and it comes with the brown sugar glaze to pour over it.

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I get a spiral ham .. so good and very easy to make... I just follow the instructions on the package.

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Posted by Ophelia

Posted by Mici C

You just need to stick it in the oven to heat it up and it comes with the brown sugar glaze to pour over it.

I won't do this. I don't know what's in the glaze.

is there no happy medium?

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Posted by Ophelia

Posted by Mici C

You just need to stick it in the oven to heat it up and it comes with the brown sugar glaze to pour over it.

I won't do this. I don't know what's in the glaze.

is there no happy medium?

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Spiral ham I'll never do again - there were 2 different sets of directions on the package and it came out like shoe leather - It literally flew out my front door because it was inedible.

Regular ham - shank portion I think its called (not fresh ham) - I put pineapple slices and cloves on it. Then bake according to directions. You can then use the bone for split pea soup the next day

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I've made a whole fresh ham and it came out wonderful.
I did not soak it, just sliced the skin and fat and rubbed some spices into the ham, wrapped it tightly in plastic and let it marinate overnight.
Next day, I just roasted the heck out of it, periodically draining the fat from the roasting pan because there is a lot of it.
Lots of juices too to baste the ham and to make a good pan gravy.
All in all, took about 6 hours for a 23 pound ham.

Spiral ham is easy. It's pre-cooked so all you have to do is heat it thru, wrapped tightly in foil to make sure it does not dry out. Make a glaze of mustard and brown sugar and you are all set.

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I've done spiral ham - you are basically re-heating it, so you just can't leave it in too long or it will dry out.

It comes with the glaze, but as others have said, you don't have to use it, or you could make your own. My family likes it - some people cut it up on their plate and some like to make sandwiches, so I serve rye bread with it. Good for leftover sandwiches and pea soup.

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Posted by Ophelia

Posted by Mici C

You just need to stick it in the oven to heat it up and it comes with the brown sugar glaze to pour over it.

I won't do this. I don't know what's in the glaze.

is there no happy medium?

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Posted by JC621

Posted by Ophelia

Posted by Mici C

You just need to stick it in the oven to heat it up and it comes with the brown sugar glaze to pour over it.

I won't do this. I don't know what's in the glaze.

is there no happy medium?

Not trying to be a jerk, but isn't that kinda like saying you won't put commercial relish on your hot dog?

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Posted by Ophelia

Posted by JC621

Not trying to be a jerk, but isn't that kinda like saying you won't put commercial relish on your hot dog?

!

I don't. it's not just about the ingredients per se. I also have a thing about things being sweeter than I'd like. as a general rule, glazes like this are.

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Smithfield. I made one last year, my first time. Delish.it comes with a glaze pouch, you dont have to use it. I bought boars head sugar glaze. Delish. I found it to be the easiest thing i have ever made.

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i bought one at BJ's for thanksgiving and it came out great. it was the spiral sliced ham w/ brown sugar. so easy to make too.

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I just went to whole foods. $41 for a tiny 3 lb spiral ham.

wft.

looks like it will be antibiotics and sad piggy for us this christmas.

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we got one from the Honey Baked Ham store for thanksgiving and it was really delicious. pre-cooked so we just had to warm it up and slice.

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I buy a spiral sliced ham, I don't use the glaze pouch that comes with it. I make my own.
Cook the ham flat side down for about 30 to 40 minutes.

In a pot:

1/2 bag light brown sugar
1/2 bottle honey
3/4 bottle real maple syrup
simmer together. Pour over ham a little at a time. Cook another 30 minutes.

It is delish. Although maybe a bit to sweet for you if you don't like it sweet!

ETA
I usually get a 8lb. ham

Message edited 12/16/2010 3:41:58 PM.

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Organic Ham

This one seems to be priced OK.

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I usually take the ham and place it in a roaster.

Put pineapple slices on top, along with a marachino cherry in the middle.

Then take some ginger ale and pour it over the top and let the ham sit in the ginger ale in the roaster.

As long as you baste (sp?) it shouldn't come out dry unless you overcook it.

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thanks.

I will check these out and figure something!!

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I don't really like the glaze that comes with the ham. I have no problem with premade stuff, I just wasn't into it myself.

I've made this a couple of times for holidays and my whole family liked it. It's a Rachael Ray recipe:

Spiral Sliced Ham with Jezebel Sauce

* 1 spiral sliced ham, reheated to package directions
* 1 (15-ounce) can crushed pineapple
* 1 (10-ounce) jar apricot all fruit preserves
* 3 tablespoons dry mustard
* 1/2 cup prepared horseradish, from dairy aisle
* 1 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Serve with warm ham and biscuits.

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I make a whole fresh ham.
Cut small slits on the top, add cloves and pineapple (canned).
I make a glaze with the juice from the canned pineapple, maple syrup and brown sugar-no particular measurements I just adjust the ingredients to my liking (as far a sweetness)
I pour over the ham and cook for ~4-6 hours depending on the size. I baste it throughout the cooking process like you would a turkey.
I am not much of a chef but this always comes out tastey

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three words...Nigellas Coca Cola ham. Okay, thats 4 words.

best ham ever

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Im not a fan of spiral ham either. I've had too many dry ones. I usually get a butt or shank...put cloves and pineapple and then brown sugar glaze at the end.