Heating Instructions For a Honey-Baked Ham
Make your taste buds and stomach happy by reheating a honey baked ham. Purchase it from a grocery store and take it home to enjoy at room temperature, which is the preferred method of serving, or heat it up and serve it warm. Heating may cause the ham to dry slightly; therefore, take the proper precautions during the heating process to help maintain the delicious flavor. Serve the warm ham solo with lunch or dinner, or create a sandwich to satisfy your craving. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Refrigerate the ham until you are ready to use. The ham will stay fresh in the refrigerator for seven to 10 days.
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Remove the ham from the refrigerator and set it out on the counter. Remove any materials that are covering the ham, such as plastic or foil. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
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Place the ham into a large, oven-safe baking dish. Cover the ham with heavy-duty aluminum foil before placing in the oven. The aluminum foil will help retain the heat and moisture in the ham. Heat for 10 minutes for every pound of ham.
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Use a microwave to reheat individual slices of ham and avoid turning on the oven. Separate the honey baked ham along a premade spiral cut, and place the slice of ham on a microwave-safe dish. Set the microwave temperature to low and heat the slice of ham in 10 to 20 second increments until ready.
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Tips & Warnings
Ham may dry out and loose flavor while reheating.
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