Ham

[Kathi]

I am thinking of having a ham for New Years.I am fussy about my ham because I don't like a smokey flavor.I like a nice mild flavored juicy ham.The last time I made a ham it was a "Cook" and it was awful.It was grainy and dry.Any suggestions?I don't want a huge ham either.I have heard that Costco has a nice ham.

 

[AirDancer]

Before putting the ham in the oven, I spice it up, cover it all with a layer of brown sugar, insert whole cloves (as illustrated in the picture), and add some water. Basting occasionally while baking helps to keep the ham from drying out.

 

[reba]

I like dry over cooked ham ... i baste it in coke not even Pepsi...

 

[AirDancer]

I like dry over cooked ham ... i baste it in coke not even Pepsi...

(I borrowed the rolling pin from the back room here)

 

[reba]

John likes moist ham like most normal people

 

[AirDancer]

The mother of a guy I dated years ago had a different twist on ham & roasts. Her background was Italian. Anyway, she would do the spicing, then coat everything with mustard. No basting needed. Roasts were so tender; the hams were great. And the mustard taste was negligible.

 

[Kathi]

(I borrowed the rolling pin from the back room here)

 

[Eugene]

I just finished a Costco ham and it came out perfect. I've forgotten the directions but it was something around warming it for 250 degrees for 4 hours, but I'm probably confused by other things we cooked. The great thing I liked is the fact it can be cut into freezer bag sizes and just microwaved later for meals. I do think it was around 10 pounds but we enjoyed every bit of it. It even came with a cranberry sauce to spread on it after it was cooked.

 

[reba]

I served a slab of ham in the cafe for breakfast... a slight touch of apricot preserves with taters and eggs

 

[Kathi]

I just finished a Costco ham and it came out perfect. I've forgotten the directions but it was something around warming it for 250 degrees for 4 hours, but I'm probably confused by other things we cooked. The great thing I liked is the fact it can be cut into freezer bag sizes and just microwaved later for meals. I do think it was around 10 pounds but we enjoyed every bit of it. It even came with a cranberry sauce to spread on it after it was cooked.

If they are already cooked don't you have to just warm them up?That is what I thought I would do.Freeze what we do not eat for later.I love the bone for bean soup.

 

[AirDancer]

No surrender necessary, Kathi ... I was just teasing Reba about the use of Coke and not Pepsi. I prefer Coke; Reba prefers Pepsi ... it's a continuing joke between us.

 

[Eugene]

If they are already cooked don't you have to just warm them up?That is what I thought I would do.Freeze what we do not eat for later.I love the bone for bean soup.

It is just a warm up as I understood it, and as I said I probably forgot the amount of time, and that's exactly what I did. I froze the remainder in freezer bags. I was just talking to my wife and we're going to purchase another one for Christmas.

 

[Mike S]

I like ham that's juicy, too, rather than dry. Lately I've had good luck slow cooking hams in roasting bags, which, in general I don't like using.

 

[Edward]

I am thinking of having a ham for New Years.I am fussy about my ham because I don't like a smokey flavor.I like a nice mild flavored juicy ham.The last time I made a ham it was a "Cook" and it was awful.It was grainy and dry.Any suggestions?I don't want a huge ham either.I have heard that Costco has a nice ham.

That's a good looking ham. I think it'd be great for New Years and is prolly what I'll get. Definitely a non-cook ham, that's awful convenient to be able to just spice it up and warm it up. I usually still cook it for 2-3 hours though.

It looks good with those slices cut into it, I'm going to do that this year, lol. I always make my own glaze. It's easy and can be made many ways. Brown sugar and honey is a good base for it. Some OJ also. Those Apricot preserves mentioned sounds good too though. I like apricots.

Hams good for this and can eaten on for days. I like to toss a little in the skillet and saute it up with or without eggs and dip it in horseradish and good mustard, or cut up fruit in with it, or peppers & onions, mmmm.

 

[Mike S]

Hams good for this and can eaten on for days.

Definition of eternity: two people and a ham.

 

[Rollo Tamasi]

I thought this thread was gonna be about Noah's son.

 

[Eugene]

Kathi. I can't believe it, I somehow still have the directions for warming my Costco:

Kirkland
Signature
Applewood Smoked
Master Carve Ham
Boneless • With Natural Juices

Warming Ham
1. Heat oven to 350°F. Remove ham from packaging and place flat side down in a 2-inch deep baking pan, fat side UP. Cover ham tightly with aluminum foil to help retain moisture.
2. Bake approximately 10 minutes per pound, or until internal temperature reaches 130°F.
3. Remove ham from oven. Let stand , covered, until internal temperature reaches 140°F.
(about 10 minutes), before slicing to serve.

 

[Jethro Bodine]

I like dry over cooked ham ... i baste it in coke not even Pepsi...

Coke, now you're talking.

You show there is hope for even the worst of (Pepsi) sinners.

 

[Jethro Bodine]

I thought this thread was gonna be about Noah's son.

Lol, me too.

 

[jasonc]

No surrender necessary, Kathi ... I was just teasing Reba about the use of Coke and not Pepsi. I prefer Coke; Reba prefers Pepsi ... it's a continuing joke between us.

I cheat on the both. pepsi today, coke yesterday.lol