{"id":91398,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-15T01:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/sugar-glazed-ham\/"},"modified":"2025-03-31T12:08:36","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T17:08:36","slug":"sugar-glazed-ham","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/sugar-glazed-ham\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Cook a Ham"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking for a picture-perfect glazed ham recipe for a special occasion or holiday dinner? Good idea! This juicy ham\u00a0pairs well with all our favorite Easter dinner sides<\/a> and Christmas side dish recipes<\/a>. Moreover, ham is less stressful to prepare than other roasted meats. Most hams are sold already cooked, so cooking a ham is as easy as reheating it in the oven. Finish it off with a tasty brown sugar glaze during the final 15 to 30 minutes, and the ham will be so good, you’ll be lucky to have any leftovers.<\/p>\n

How to Cook a Ham<\/h2>\n

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\nBefore you even step foot in the kitchen, you’ll need to choose the right ham for your celebration. For the holidays, our Test Kitchen recommends ordering the ham from a local butcher shop. The flavor and texture of a ham you’ll find there will be more robust compared to any mass-produced ham at a grocery store. Check out our guide on how to choose the best ham<\/a> for more about the different types of ham.<\/p>\n

Once you’ve selected your ham, the rest is easy. Simply grab a roasting pan<\/a>, score the exterior with a sharp knife and bake until the ham reaches an internal temperature of 140\u00b0F. Scoring isn’t strictly necessary, but it opens up the outer layer, allowing the flavorful ham glaze to really soak into the meat.<\/p>\n

If you’re just learning how to cook a ham, here’s the most important part: Avoid overcooking it. Remember, the ham is already cooked, so all you need to do is gently reheat it in the oven. If you don’t already have an instant-read meat thermometer<\/a> (or a probe thermometer like the Thermoworks Smoke X<\/a>), now is a great time to pick one up.<\/p>\n

How Long to Cook a Ham<\/h2>\n

A 5- to 7-pound bone-in ham should take approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes in a 325\u00b0 oven. If you swap in a larger ham, it will take longer to cook. Plan on 16 to 20 minutes per pound for a 7- to 10-pound bone-in ham, and 15 to 18 minutes per pound for a 10- to 14-pound bone-in ham.<\/p>\n

The best way to know when your ham is finished cooking is to use a thermometer. Ham only needs to reach an internal temperature of 140\u00b0. So play it safe, and set your timer for the lower amount of time first. When the timer goes off, check the temperature. You can always add more time if necessary.<\/p>\n

Glazed Ham Ingredients<\/h2>\n