At The Butcher Shop, our hams are expertly smoked and fully cooked in-house. That means all you have to do to put a tender, juicy, farm-fresh ham on your family’s Easter table is heat it.
Whether you picked up a bone-in or boneless ham, your goal is to bring it up to the perfect serving temperature without drying it out. The secret? Heat it low and slow with enough liquid to keep it moist. Here’s how to do it like a pro.
How Do You Heat a Bone-In Easter Ham?
1. Preheat the Oven
Set your oven to 325°F.
2. Prepare the Ham
Place your TBS bone-in ham cut-side down in a roasting pan. Add about ½ cup of water, apple juice, or broth to the pan to create steam and keep the ham moist.
3. Cover It
Tightly cover the ham with aluminum foil or a lid.
4. Heat
Bake for 10-12 minutes per pound. For example, a 10-pound ham will take approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes to 2 hours to warm.
5. Glaze (optional)
If you’re applying a glaze, do so in the last 20-30 minutes of heating. Remove the foil, brush the glaze onto the ham, and return it to the oven, uncovered.
6. Check Temperature
Use a meat thermometer to ensure the thickest part of the ham (not touching the bone) reaches 140°F for a fully cooked ham.
How Do You Heat a Boneless Easter Ham?
1. Preheat the Oven
Like bone-in ham, set your oven to 325°F.
2. Prepare the Ham
Place your TBS boneless ham flat-side down in a roasting pan. Add about ½ cup of water, broth, or apple juice to the pan to moisten it.
3. Cover It
Use aluminum foil or a roasting pan lid to seal in the heat.
4. Heat
Bake for 12-15 minutes per pound, depending on the ham’s size. For example, a 5-pound ham will take approximately 1 to 1.5 hours to heat.
5. Glaze (optional)
If using a glaze, apply it during the final 15-20 minutes. Remove the foil, brush the glaze onto the ham, and return it, uncovered, to the oven.
6. Check Temperature
Verify that the internal temperature of a precooked ham reaches 140°F.
Tip & Variations
- Rest the Ham: After removing the ham from the oven, let it rest for 10-15 minutes. This allows the juices to be redistributed, making the meat more flavorful.
- Use a Meat Thermometer: This ensures accuracy and prevents overcooking, which can dry out the ham.
- Experiment with Glazes: A brown sugar-mustard glaze, honey-maple glaze, or pineapple-clove glaze can elevate your ham’s flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much ham should I buy per person?
The golden rule of thumb at The Butcher Shop is:
- Bone-in Ham: Plan on 3/4 to 1 pound per person.
- Boneless Ham: Plan on 1/2 pound per person.
Do I need to cook the ham, or just heat it?
TBS Easter hams are fully smoked and precooked. This means you aren’t cooking it to a safe temperature like you would a raw pork roast; you’re simply warming it through to an internal temperature of 140°F to wake up the savory juices.
Can I freeze the leftovers?
Yes!. If you find yourself with more ham than your family can handle, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then a layer of foil (or vacuum seal it). It will stay delicious in the freezer for up to two months.
Preorder Your Easter Ham from The Butcher Shop
Great meals start with great ingredients. At The Butcher Shop, all our meats are 100% natural and locally sourced right here in Southern Oregon – and that includes our Easter hams. We’re now taking Easter preorders, so be sure to order your ham now while supplies last.
We also carry fresh local produce, freshly baked bread, high-quality pantry essentials, and everything else you need for a fresh, flavorful Easter meal. Stop by today or give us a call to pre-order your ingredients.