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How do you dress a ham platter?
Decoratively arrange fruit around the baked ham after you transfer it to a serving platter. Dried peaches, apricots, cherries and pineapple are attractive and complement the flavor of the ham. Prunes and currants are also pretty and tasty fruit garnishes.
Do you remove the skin before glazing a ham?
You need rind because the fat under the skin is what becomes sticky and golden once basted with ham glaze. If ham has no rind, it won’t have the fat layer so you can’t get a sticky glaze; Get smoked ham – it has better flavour than unsmoked ham.
What is the best way to cook a fully cooked ham?
How to Bake a Ham
- If you’re starting with a fully cooked city ham, bake it in a 350 degree F oven for about 10 minutes per pound.
- To help keep your ham moist and juicy, place the ham cut-side down in a baking pan and tent it with foil.
- Every 20 minutes or so, brush the ham with glaze and baste it with the pan juices.
Do you need to glaze ham?
In most cases, you will want to glaze the ham during the last 15 to 20 minutes of baking. If you glaze it sooner, the sugar in the glaze could cause it to burn. You will need at least 1 cup of glaze for every 5 to 10 pounds of ham.
Do you cover a ham in the oven?
Cover either the ham itself or the pan with foil. Make sure it is covered well so the ham doesn’t dry out. Set the oven to 350 degrees and bake the ham, basting every 15-20 minutes. Uncover the ham when you baste it, but then cover it back up when you put it back in the oven.
Do you have to glaze ham?
Do you glaze ham before or after cooking? It’s best to glaze ham during the last 15 to 30 minutes of cooking. If you glaze ham too early, the sugar in the glaze could scorch, leaving a sticky mess. It’s easy to whip up your own ham glaze, so give it a try!
How do you arrange sliced ham on a platter?
Arrange a thin layer of lettuce around the outside edge of a party platter. Open the spiral ham package, remove ham and allow any excess liquid to drain from the ham. Follow our regular serving suggestions for loosening slices on the ham. Place the fully prepared ham on the lettuce covered platter.
How do you glaze a ham?
To glaze the ham: Take the roasting pan out of the oven and put it on a cooling rack; close the oven door so the heat does not escape. Using a basting brush ($11, Target) or spoon, cover the ham with the glaze; return it to the oven. Continue baking until the ham reaches the desired temperature (we suggest 140°F).
How do you make a sweet glaze for Ham?
In a bowl, mix together the brown sugar, flour, dry mustard, honey, and lemon juice as needed to make a thick, smooth paste. Brush the ham generously with glaze. Skewer 1 pineapple chunk and 1 maraschino cherry per toothpick, and insert the decorated picks all over the ham.
What do you do with a spiral ham?
Because a spiral ham comes pre-cooked and sliced, many people just plop the hunk of meat onto a plate and serve. For your next holiday dinner, try dressing your spiral ham up before serving it. You can easily turn a simple plate into a fancy serving dish with just a few edible items.
What’s the best way to cook a whole Ham?
The whole ham comes wrapped in a sort-of cheesecloth bag, remove it and place the ham on your roasting rack, fat side up. The pan should be shallow and free of any water on the bottom. In other words, It should be completely dry. You’ll want to score the ham before baking.
What to do with left over Ham trimmings?
If you have any glaze left over, you can add it to the pan drippings with a little flour or cornstarch and make a nice sauce to accompany the meat. Use the bone and ham trimmings to make soup afterwards. This easy but delicious ham glaze has been a family holiday favorite for years!