![]() ![]() It pairs well with hearty dishes, so pour yourself a glass with your holiday ham!Ī Holiday Ham with Red Wine and Citrus Glaze The Crimson Roots Dark Red Blend has hints of wild berries, cherries and plums, which are highlighted by baking spice notes of clove and nutmeg. I’ve made glazes with soda and beer, but this wine glaze is my favorite. You can find SO many great, affordable + seasonal items at ALDI this time of year – find your nearest location here and get shopping! A new ALDI just opened about 15 minutes from me (the closest store used to be 40 minutes away) and I couldn’t be more excited – they have such a modern, welcoming, and organized in-store experience!īack to the ham! This glaze is mainly made with red wine (specifically, the Crimson Roots Dark Red Blend this wine won a silver medal in the World Wine Championship Awards from the Beverage Tasting Institute with 87 points!), maple syrup, fresh orange juice, and brown sugar. ALDI sells a variety of hams, and this Appleton Farms Hickory Smoked Boneless Spiral Sliced Ham is my favorite. I partnered with ALDI for today’s recipe, and I’m sharing a tasty glaze for all you Holiday Ham Gals and Guys out there. Since they’re easier to use, I usually buy spiral sliced hams, but if you want a big chunk of meat, go with the whole ham. ![]() My favorites are city hams – ones that have been cured and smoked and simply require reheating and a glaze. I’ve made 3 already this fall, and will probably make another few before the end of December! They’re relatively easy to prepare and hard to mess up. I volunteer to bring one to almost every family get-together. A typical serving is about 6 ounces per person, so an 8 lb ham will yield about 20 servings.I’m the Holiday Ham Gal. Spiral hams are made by one continuous cut from one end to the other and come apart very easily whether they are served cold or warm. Remember, your spiral ham is already cooked, you are just reheating the meat and infusing it with the seasonings or the glaze. Slow and steady wins this race! For a perfectly tender spiral ham recipe, you can also make Crock Pot Ham, brush with the glaze of your choice, add a little water or apple juice and cook on the lowest setting. How to Cook a Spiral Ham in the Crock Pot 1/4 cup juice (orange or pineapple are great).I sometimes turn the oven up or give it a broil for a couple of minutes to make the glaze good and sticky. Simply brush it on during the last 20 minutes. I always toss out the glaze that comes with my ham and opt for an easy homemade glaze! If you’re glazing your ham like when you’re making a copycat homemade honey baked ham the glaze should be added at the end so it doesn’t burn. The shape of your ham can affect cooking time, a larger rounder ham may need extra cooking time compared to a flatter shaped ham. Once slightly cooled, cover with foil and don’t cut until ready to serve. If your ham is done early, remove it from the oven and let it cool a little bit so it doesn’t keep cooking. If cooking covered with foil, remove the foil once the glaze is added for the last 20 minutes. Covered will need closer to the shorter cooking time. Uncovered will give a slightly crisper exterior and need closer to the longer cooking time. I have cooked this ham both with and without covering it with foil. How long to cook a Spiral Ham will depend on the size but allot for 12-15 minutes per pound at 325☏. I usually remove it around 135☏ and keep an eye on the thermometer to ensure it reaches 140☏. To cook a spiral ham without it drying out make sure you use a meat thermometer to reach 140☏ and do not overcook it. The best way to do this is to cook it on a low temperature so the outside doesn’t dry out before the inside is heated. This means when you’re cooking a ham, you just want to heat it through. Spiral cut hams are typically between 8 and 11 pounds and already come fully cooked (make sure your package says pre-cooked). Spiral hams are popular at Easter and Christmas dinner alongside mashed potatoes or Scalloped Potatoes and turkey, but you can buy them year-round! Spiral ham comes fully cooked, all you have to do is heat and serve! If you’re wondering how to cook a spiral ham, here’s everything you need to know! Cooking a spiral ham, like copycat honey baked ham, is so easy that it practically cooks itself. ![]()
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