Plan your ham
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Times are estimates. Ovens vary, so start checking the temperature early and go by the thermometer, not the clock.
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Ham temperatures at a glance
| Type of ham | Oven | Inside temperature |
|---|---|---|
| Fully cooked (spiral, bone-in or boneless) | 325°F (163°C) | 140°F (60°C) |
| "Cook before eating" | 325°F (163°C) | 145°F (63°C), then rest 3 minutes |
| Fresh (raw) ham | 325°F (163°C) | 145°F (63°C), then rest 3 minutes |
| Leftover or repackaged cooked ham | 325°F (163°C) | 165°F (74°C) |
Source: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. Put the thermometer in the thickest part of the ham, not touching the bone.
Ham cooking times at 325°F
| Type | Weight | Minutes per pound |
|---|---|---|
| Spiral-cut, fully cooked | 7–9 lb | 10–18 |
| Fully cooked, bone-in, whole | 10–14 lb | 15–18 |
| Fully cooked, bone-in, half | 5–7 lb | 18–24 |
| Fully cooked, boneless | 6–12 lb | 10–15 |
| "Cook before eating," whole | 10–14 lb | 18–20 |
| "Cook before eating," half | 5–7 lb | 22–25 |
| Fresh ham, whole leg | 12–16 lb | 22–26 |
| Fresh ham, half | 5–8 lb | 35–40 |
When in doubt: easy brown sugar glazed ham
A simple, crowd-pleasing recipe for a fully cooked or spiral-cut ham.
Oven: 325°F (163°C)
Done when: 140°F (60°C) inside
Ingredients
- 1 fully cooked or spiral-cut ham, about 8 lb (3.6 kg)
- 1 cup (250 ml) water or broth, for the pan
- Glaze: 1 cup (200 g) packed brown sugar
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons orange or pineapple juice
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves or cinnamon
Steps
- Heat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Put the ham cut side down in a roasting pan. Pour the water or broth into the pan.
- Cover tightly with foil so the ham doesn't dry out.
- Bake about 10 to 18 minutes per pound. Use the planner above for your exact time.
- While it bakes, stir the glaze ingredients in a small pot over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, until smooth.
- About 30 minutes before it's done, remove the foil and brush on half the glaze. Brush on the rest after 15 minutes.
- Bake until the thickest part reads 140°F (60°C).
- Rest 10 to 15 minutes, loosely covered with foil, then slice.
Using a "cook before eating" or fresh ham? Follow the same steps, but bake until it reaches 145°F (63°C), then rest at least 3 minutes.