How to Cook a Spiral Ham (3 Ways!)

Learn how to cook a spiral ham without drying it out! This recipe uses a store-bought ham with the glaze.

With instructions for the oven, slow cooker, or grill, a simple baked ham is the perfect way to feed a crowd for a special occasion.

Ingredients:

Spiral ham with glaze Brown sugar Maple syrup See Recipe

For the oven method, preheat the oven to 250°F. Place the spiral ham on a shallow roasting pan.

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Roast the ham for 13-16 minutes per pound, or until it reaches 140°F. For example, a 10-pound spiral ham will take a little over 2 hours.

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Then, add the glaze during the last 20 minutes of roasting.

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Coat the ham with brown sugar. Then, drizzle on the maple syrup.

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Apply the glaze carefully as the ham will be hot!

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