How do I keep a ham warm that I am bringing to Thanksgiving dinner??

Question

It will most likely be sitting there for a few hours before it is time to eat.

Is there a way to keep it warm in a crockpot and not dry it out??

Answer 1

You will need 40 lb of turkey - so 2 big ones or 3 little ones should do it. That should allow for some leftovers. Mostly you should figure 1/2 lb of meat per person, but turkeys have bones so 1 lb per person is good as a general rule. Like you said - a lot of stuff can be made ahead of time, and that would be a good idea. Also, think about purchasing some stuff ready made. Cooking for 40 people is a huge job. Either bake the pies ahead of time or purchase them already made. 8 slices per pie - you would need at least 5 pies, more would be better. Good luck. I hope your dinner turns out good.

Answer 2

wrap it in foil then place it in a thurmo bag but make sure it is very hot in the core {72 c} 161 f and when you get their make sure you can keep it above {65c} 149 f as anything below this causes bactirea to grow and can make you and your family sic. i sugest if you can't keep it above 65 c. 149 f . that you cook the hame then chill it down to below 10 c. 50 f. as it will last longer at a lower temp and cold cooked ham even glazed hames are wonderfull when served cold . as you said it would be several hours before it's served i think you should chill it you could always slice and rewarm it when you arrive . hope this helps you out and keeps you from becoming ill have a great christmas :)

Answer 3

once you remove it from your oven, I would cover it with aluminum foil and then take a couple bath towels and wrap around the ham. Once you get to your destination, keep the ham wrapped up until it is ready to serve.....but if you are able, if there is an oven there, put it on a high temp and just put your ham in the oven for a few minutes to reheat before serving.

Answer 4

Well I do not suggest it setting out.I say cut the ham and put in a crock pot on low with a bit of water so it does not dry out OR stick it in the oven on low.

Answer 5

Hey Libby - has the Idea..
so expand on it
Boil water well 150F
put it in Tupperware or rubber maid (etc)dont blow the lid off
or soak some concrete paver's - - bricks and wrap in towels to keep the "ice chest" Hot
Oppps
THE ham - - - what did you cookit in..?
remove the liquid to prevent spilling .. wrap it in towles also
with the lid ON.
Happy Holidays >>☺

Answer 6

You have ham for thanks giving? That's really cool (no pun intended)

I'd say find a nice glaze/sauce recipe, and keep the ham submerged in that. My mom makes some amazing glazes you should be able to keep it warm in the crock pot ,and with the glaze it shouldn't dry out.

Happy thanks giving I hope I helped

Answer 7

Plastic wrap then foil wrap then wrap in lots of tight layers of newspaper (the more the better ) Tape it tight then put in plastic shopping bag Good for 4+ hrs.Newspaper is a great insulator.

Answer 8

I think the crock pot on the warm setting.

Answer 9

low heat in the oven

Answer 10

sternos! you can get them at the dollar store