Sprial ham without glaze

[PytnPlace]

I bought a spiral ham from Costco this week. I never cooked a spiral ham B4 and would like to do it without the glaze. Any suggestions to keep the ham from drying out?

 

[Andy M.]

It's already cooked so all you have to do is heat it through. Follow the directions on the package. You could wrap it in foil to retain moisture. You don;t need to glaze.

 

[Gretchen]

As Andy says, follow the directions. They are usually on the back side of the label when you unwrap it. I just cooked one a month or so ago and it called for putting it "face" side down in a pan and heating at a pretty low temp. Glaze is totally optional but does give a nice flavor to the slices since it drips down into them. It isn't overpowering but you may have diet issues with it.

 

[Reanie525i]

Another approach - place slices of bacon over the top of the ham for the first half of the cooking time - also this gives added flavour plus helps give the skin a nice crunch!!! The skin or cracklin is my favorite part of the ham!!!

 

[Lizannd]

Bacon, what a good idea. I hope I remember this

next time I cook a ham. Thanks

 

[Reanie525i]

next time I cook a ham. Thanks

Your welcome - This also works great on Turkey and keeps the breast meat moist - see Bullseye's rec for his Turkey - Its the best!!!

 

[PytnPlace]

That bacon idea does sound good. My DH doesn't enjoy the glazes - too sweet for his taste. Now, mind you, he has a HUGE sweet tooth, but not combined with savory.

 

[shpj4]

Follow the directions on the label and since it is already cooked you just have to heat it thoroughly.