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Home » 3 More Tips for an Easy Holiday Ham

3 More Tips for an Easy Holiday Ham

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If you’re getting ready to cook a ham for the holidays or for any other time, you’ll want to check out these tips. Make your holiday ham perfect every time!

partly-sliced boneless ham with honey mustard glaze on a wood cutting board

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These are 3 More Tips for an Easy Holiday Ham. If you didn’t see the original 3 Tips for an Easy Holiday Ham, you’ll want to check those out, too!

sliced bone-in ham on a white cutting board

1. Store Your Ham Until the Big Day

Did you get your ham early? If you can find hams on sale, you can keep it in the freezer until you need it! Follow these tips to safely store your ham until you’re ready for it.

thick-sliced bone-in ham on a white cutting board

Once your dinner is over, you need to know what to do with those leftovers! Check out this post over on the Real Farmwives of America & Friends to get tips on managing leftovers.

2. Thaw Your Frozen Ham

Did you stash a ham in your freezer? Me, too! You’ll need to plan enough time, and make sure you have enough space to safely thaw that ham before you cook it. Get the best tips for thawing a frozen ham here.

spiral-sliced ham in the red wrapper

3. Carve Your Ham Like a Pro

No matter if you choose a bone-in ham, a boneless ham, or a spiral-sliced ham, you’ll need to know how to carve it! There are tips in this post to carve any kind of ham you have!

thick-sliced bone-in ham

20 Leftover Ham Recipes

No matter how well you plan or how many people you feed, there is always leftover ham! When you’re bored with ham sandwiches, here are some more fun recipes to try with that leftover ham.

collage of recipes using leftover ham

Cooking the perfect holiday ham doesn’t have to be overwhelming! Follow these tips, and the tips from this post, and you’ll be sure to get it right, every time!

partly sliced boneless ham with honey mustard sauce on a wood cutting board

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Enjoy!

My Favorite Tools for the Perfect Ham

  • 6-quart slow cooker
  • Calphalon roasting pan
  • Digital meat thermometer
  • Chef’s knife
  • Electric knife
  • 20-quart drink cooler

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3 Recipes to Try

  • Slow Cooker Holiday-Spiced Ham
  • Honey Mustard Baked Ham
  • Slow Cooker Ham & Ranch Potatoes

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