What are the dimensions of a ham?

The bulk packaged hams will be round or oval shaped and have a diameter of 4.0 to 4.5 inches.

How often do you baste the ham?

Baste lots – every 20 minutes. More basting = better glaze! Baste LOADS before serving – This is where magic happens, especially if you’ve got bits that didn’t caramelise well. As the ham rests, the liquid in the pan thickens so you get a thicker glaze on the ham.

What does it mean to baste a ham?

Basting is a culinary technique for moistening the surface of roasting meat, poultry, or other foods with pan drippings, stock, butter, or some other liquid. In addition to contributing moisture, basting adds flavor (as long as the basting liquid is flavorful) to the surface of the meat.

How big of a ham do I need for 10?

In other words, if you’re serving 10 people, you’ll want a boneless ham that weighs between 2 1/2 and 5 pounds or a bone-in ham that weighs between half a pound or 7 1/2 pounds.

What size ham should I get?

The best rule of thumb for ham is to plan about 1/2 pound per person when picking a bone-in ham (it’s heavier) and 1/3 pound if boneless. Look, at the end of the day, some people will eat more than expected, some will eat less—it’ll even out.

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).

Do you need to glaze a 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.

How do you Baste a ham?

Basting a ham is simple. A ham basted with butter and brown sugar is a delicious main dish for an evening meal or a special event. To get the full flavor of the sugar and butter, you must mix them with a liquid mixture, usually water and either apple or orange juice.

What is a ham basted with butter and brown sugar?

Basting a ham is simple. A ham basted with butter and brown sugar is a delicious main dish for an evening meal or a special event. To get the full flavor of the sugar and butter, you must mix them with a liquid mixture, usually water and either apple or orange juice. This helps keep the ham juicy and flavorful during the cooking process.

How long to cook a 10 lb Ham in a pan?

Baste the ham with the glaze mixture in the saucepan. Continue to bake, loosely covered with foil and basting with the saucepan mixture or pan juices every 15 or 20 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 130°F, 15 to 18 minutes per pound total cooking time.

How do you score a whole Ham?

Scoring a whole ham is actually very easy. Make sure your knife is sharp and place the ham on a thick cutting board or kitchen towel to keep it stable. Starting from one end close to the bottom, cut about 1/3 of an inch into the ham in a line. Repeat making lines 1″ apart on the ham. Turn the ham and repeat diagonally from one side to the other.