Introduction

A ham is a large cut of pork that comes from the hind leg of a pig. It’s a popular choice for holiday feasts because it provides plenty of meat and can also be served cold. If you’re planning to cook a ham or have one in your fridge, this guide will help you get started with the cooking process.

Preheat the oven.

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. If you are cooking more than one ham, rotate them every 30 minutes to avoid over-cooking. If you are baking a ham on a rack, do not place it directly on the pan–this will allow air circulation around the meat and allow for even cooking so that there aren’t any cold spots at all!

Remove any excess fat from the ham before cooking.

When you’re ready to cook the ham, remove any excess fat from the ham before cooking. You can use a sharp knife or spoon to scoop out any excess grease. A paper towel will absorb any remaining grease on your hands after you’ve finished removing all of it from your meat.

Place the ham in the center of a roasting pan, set it on a rack over the pan and bake for about 20 minutes per pound.

Place the ham in the center of a roasting pan, set it on a rack over the pan and bake for about 20 minutes per pound. For example, if you’re cooking a 6-pound ham then your total baking time will be about 2 hours and 15 minutes.

The internal temperature should reach an internal temperature of 140 degrees F before removing from oven.

Check it with an instant-read thermometer after about 2 hours; when it reaches 140 degrees Fahrenheit, proceed with glazing and baking.

To check the temperature, use an instant-read thermometer to insert into the ham. The center of a fully cooked ham should be about 140 degrees Fahrenheit.

When you’ve reached this point and it’s time to glaze your ham, remove it from the oven and set it aside on a rack (or if you have room in your roasting pan, leave it there). Brush 1/2 cup melted butter over top of ham; then sprinkle with 1/2 cup brown sugar and 3 tablespoons mustard seed. Return to oven for 15 minutes more until golden brown!

Remove from the oven when it reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit.

Now that you’ve taken your ham out of the oven and it’s cool enough to handle, it’s time to slice it up. You’ll want to make sure that you do this when the ham is still warm so that all of those delicious juices stay in place instead of running out onto your cutting board or plate.

When slicing your ham, be sure not to cut into any bone pieces–those are meant for other recipes! If there are any large chunks left over after slicing, they can go into soups or stews as well.

Cooking a ham takes time but keeps things simple if you follow these steps

A ham can take up to six hours in the oven, so it’s important not to rush the process. You can use an instant-read thermometer to check for doneness, but if you have time on your hands and want a more precise read on things, simply insert the probe into the center of your ham and leave it there until it reaches 140 degrees Fahrenheit (60 Celsius).

In order to ensure that every slice is perfectly cooked every time, remove your cooked holiday hams from their roasting pans once they’ve reached 160 degrees Fahrenheit (71 Celsius) and allow them rest before carving into them.

Conclusion

If you’re looking for a way to make your holiday meal easy and delicious, look no further than the ham. This is one dish that can be enjoyed by everyone at the table–even if they’re not familiar with all of its nuances. The best part about cooking a ham is that it’s so versatile! You can serve it hot or cold, add other flavors like honey mustard sauce or barbecue sauce if desired…there’s really no wrong way to go about this delicious dish!