

The ham should be cooked for the least amount of time suggested in a recipe because you can always cook it for additional time if not done but you want to be sure that it does not overcooked. When microwaving, follow the times as stated in the recipe as close as possible and make proper adjustments according to any variance in microwave sizes. Allow ham to rest for 15 minutes before carving.

Remove the ham from the oven when its internal temperature reaches 135° F. Rotate and turn the ham half way through the cooking time. Cover with vented plastic wrap and place in the microwave on 50% power.Cover just the outer cut edge with a thin strip of foil (see note above) to protect it from overcooking and place the ham in a microwave safe baking dish with 1/4 cup of water.Ham should reach 140° F after resting.įully Cooked Ham Half or Portion (Boneless): Remove the ham from the oven when its internal temperature reaches 135° F.Cover just the outer cut edge with a thin strip of foil (see note above) to protect it from overcooking and place the ham in a microwave safe baking dish.Ham should reach 160° F after resting.įully Cooked Ham Half or Portion (Bone-in): Remove the ham from the oven when its internal temperature reaches 155° F.

#Kirkland spiral sliced ham cooking instructions manual
Note - Microwaving with Aluminum Foil: Before using foil in the microwave oven, refer to the user manual for that oven to see what is recommended. Uncooked Ham (Bone-in) | Fully Cooked Ham (Bone-In) | Fully Cooked Ham (Boneless) Ham should be microwaved at a medium to low setting to allow the heat to penetrate into the center of it so the ham is cooked properly without overcooking the outer layers. Half hams or portions will cook better in the microwave than a whole ham. It can also be cooked with fruit, or in wine or fruit juices to infuse a unique flavor.When microwaving ham it is best to follow the manufacturer's instruction manual because different varieties of microwaves vary in cooking times, depending on their size and wattage. To enhance the flavor of the microwaved ham, use such flavorings as bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon sticks, sugar, and brown sugar.
