Your fully cooked ham from the Kansas City Steak Company has been fully cooked and smoked. When you receive it, it may be frozen or partially thawed. These conditions will not affect the quality of your ham in any way.
Your Kansas City Steak Company ham can be stored for later use by following these steps:
- Refrigerate as soon as possible.
- If the ham will be used within 14 days, it may remain in the refrigerator.
- If the ham will NOT be used within 14 days, it should be stored in the freezer. In this case, place in freezer as soon as possible. Ham may be kept frozen up to 9 months. To thaw, place in refrigerator 48-60 hours before serving.
Preparing Hickory-smoked Missouri Ozarks Spiral-sliced Ham
Your ham is fully cooked. However, many people believe heating the ham enhances its flavor and texture. Follow these guidelines for heating:
Remove ham from refrigerator. Leave at room temperature about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove all packaging materials (including clear “button” on bone). Ham should be heated flat face side down in open, shallow roasting pan. Do not cover or add water. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes (approximately 4 minutes per pound). Do not overheat. To ensure recommended internal temperature of 140 degrees, insert meat thermometer in thickest part of meat but not resting on bone.
Ham Glaze Directions: Prepare glaze 10 minutes prior to ham being heated through. In a small saucepan combine glaze mix with 3 tbsp water. Stir constantly over medium heat. Bring to full boil and then remove from heat immediately.
Brush glaze over ham and between slices. Return to oven 10 minutes.
NOTE: Ovens vary, so cooking time and/or temperature may require adjustment.
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