How Long to Heat a Fully Cooked Ham

Introduction

Whether you’re planning a quick, easy dinner or simply want to heat up some leftovers, you can use your oven to reheat ham. Heating ham in the oven is simple—and it’s better than using the microwave. It will help keep the meat moist while preserving its flavor and texture. In general, figure on 20 minutes per pound of oven time at 325 degrees F (or 15 minutes per pound if cooking covered).

Heat ham according to pack instructions

The first step in heating a fully cooked ham is to follow the instructions on your pack. If you’re using an oven, heat at 325 degrees F for 20 minutes per pound or until internal temperature reaches 140 degrees F.

Heat it in the microwave: If you don’t have an oven, place your fully cooked ham in a microwave-safe dish and cover tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Heat for 15 minutes on high power then remove from microwave and let stand 5 minutes before serving

Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer

To check the internal temperature of your ham, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the meat. The recommended temperature for fully cooked ham is 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). If you’re reheating a previously cooked ham and want to ensure it reaches 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), use this method instead:

Place ham in pan and cover tightly with foil

Place ham in roasting pan. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the ham, making sure that it reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Cover tightly with foil and let stand for 10 minutes before carving.

Heat slowly in oven for 20 minutes per pound at 325 degrees F.

Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the ham. Insert it into the thickest part of the ham and wait 10 minutes. If you don’t have a meat thermometer, you can use a fork to check if your fully cooked ham is done by inserting it into different parts of your fully cooked turkey and feeling for firmness or juiciness.

If your fully cooked turkey isn’t fully cooked yet, continue heating in oven until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F (74 C).

You can heat a fully cooked ham in the oven.

To heat a fully cooked ham, place it in an ovenproof pan and cover tightly with foil. Heat slowly for 20 minutes per pound at 325 degrees F. Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Conclusion

You can heat a fully cooked ham in the oven.