How do I cook a pre-cooked half spiral ham that is frozen? I don't have time to thaw it. Temperature/time?

Answer 1

According to Hormel, ham can be cooked without thawing first. You will need to increase the cooking time when starting with frozen meat. Larger cuts, such as roasts, will require up to 1 ½ times the cooking time of an unfrozen cut.
Thawing pork in cold water is a faster method than thawing in the refrigerator and it is safe as long as the proper precautions are taken. Fill the sink with enough cold tap water to cover the cut of meat, place the pork in a leak proof bag and put it into the cold water. Be sure that the meat is sealed tightly so that it is not exposed to the water. Meat exposed to the water will result in flavor and color loss, and will have a greater chance of bacterial growth. The water must be replaced with fresh cold water every 30 minutes. Do not use warm or hot water because it will encourage the growth of bacteria.

Approximate Cold Water Thawing Time

Small Ham 2 to 3 hours
Large Roast 30 minutes per pound

Do not use the sink for other purposes during the thawing period and be sure the water does not splash onto other preparation surfaces or food. Once the meat is thawed, remove it from the sink and sanitize all utensils and surfaces affected during the thawing period. The pork should be cooked immediately after thawing and should not be stored for any period of time. Do not refreeze the meat that has been thawed using this method, unless it has been cooked first. For frozen ham follow the directions for baking on the label and multiply by 1 1/2 the time.

After ham has completed roasting, take ham out of oven and let stand 15 minutes before slicing. Ham will continue to bake when out of the oven and letting ham stand for 15 minutes makes it easier to carve.

Answer 2

I think the only way to mess it up is by overcooking and drying it out. The open portion should not be on the bottom of the pan. Here are two easy and fool-proof recipes: COCO-COLA BAKED HAM WITH PINEAPPLE Place ham in oven bag and add 15 oz. crushed pineapple 12 oz. diet (or classic) coke 1/2 lb. dark brown sugar Seal bag and make 4 to 6 one inch slits in top of bag. Bake at 275 degrees; 30 minutes for each pound of ham. PINEAPPLE MUSTARD HAM Taste of Home Ingredients: 1/2 spiral-sliced or semi-boneless fully cooked ham (8 to 10 pounds) 1 jar (12 ounces) apple jelly 1 jar (12 ounces) pineapple ice cream topping 1 container (1-3/4 ounces) ground mustard 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish 1 tablespoon pepper Directions: Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Cover and bake at 325° for 1-3/4 hours. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients until blended. Pour over the ham. Bake, uncovered, 30-45 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 140°.

Answer 3

Place in your microwave under the defrost cycle till it justs softens up. Place in a 350 degree oven (top covered) until heated Thur (internal temp has to reach 165 degrees for a minimum of 2 minutes.You can cook at a higher temp. but you need to watch it closely because it will burn the outside. Next time if u have a few days, place in sink covered with cold water till defrosted,changing water every 30 minutes

Answer 4

It's allready cooked put it in a crock pot on high until is warm enough to eat do the same thing with a pot over the burner but put in a little water cook on very low

Answer 5

Leave the package sealed!

Thaw it in the dryer on delicate cycle and when the THUNKS turn to SPLATS you know its time to put it in the oven .... lol

Optional: Add a pair of tennis shoes to tenderize. Note: When tennis shoes added only ever third thunk becomes a splat ... lmao

Answer 6

It seems like mother used to thaw things out in a pan of warm water?

Answer 7

ooh, cooking frozen meat turns it to mush.

but if you have to, cook it at a really low temperature like around 220 or so.

Answer 8

first thaw it