Shake Up the Holidays with a Smithfield Bone-In Spiral

Showcase a classic, flavorful centerpiece at your holiday gatherings or special occasions with a Smithfield Bone-In Spiral Ham. This ham is prized for its juicy, tender meat and rich, savory flavor, enhanced by the presence of the bone, which helps retain moisture and adds depth to the taste. This guide will walk you through the steps to properly prep, carve and serve your ham to ensure each slice is perfectly tender and ready to serve. Follow these simple techniques, and you can confidently prepare and present a bone-in spiral ham that will impress your guests and make your meal unforgettable.

Smithfield Spiral hams are fully cooked making it even easier to create a mouth-watering recipes that will make your celebrations unforgettable. Follow these steps to ensure a perfect meal every time:

1. Preheat oven to 325˚F.
2. Remove all packaging materials and place ham on wire rack in shallow roasting pan, flat side down.
3. Add 1/2 inch of water to the bottom of the pan
4. Cover pan tightly with aluminum foil.
5. Bake for approximately 14-16 minutes per pound, until it reaches an internal temperature of 120°F.
6. Do not overcook! Remove ham from oven and let stand 20 to 30 minutes before serving.

*For Smithfield Spiral Hams sold with glaze packet.

1. Remove ham from oven. Remove foil and turn ham on its side. CAUTION: Ham will be hot. Please use utensils to turn ham.
2. Place refrigerated glaze packet under warm tap water 1 minute or until glaze is softened. Cut off corner of packet and apply glaze evenly over ham surface. Allow to sit 5 to 10 minutes while glaze melts into ham.

If desired, glazed ham may be heated. Remove ham from oven 10 minutes before end of warming time and follow instructions for glazing ham. Heat glazed ham, uncovered, 10 to 15 minutes in 275°F oven.

Cut along the natural seam on the top (as it faces you), extending knife point as far back into the ham as you wish to remove slices and then down and to the left, parallel to the bone, exiting at the natural seam. Then make a second cut along the top (where the first section was removed) parallel to the bone, around to the right and exiting at the natural seam. To remove the final section, cut down to the right, and parallel to the bone until the section is free.

Using a large platter, create an impressive center-of-the-table entrée or focus of a buffet. Leftover ham is incredibly versatile and can be unenjoyed at breakfast, lunch or dinner - perfect for sandwiches, biscuits, in salads or omelettes. You may also use bone to season soups, beans, or vegetables.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, a Smithfield Bone-In Spiral Ham will make your meal both stress-free and memorable, delighting your guests with every bite.