How should I defrost ham?

Question

I bought some ham from Ralph's and I put it into the freezer. How do I defrost it? Just let it thaw?

Answer 1

Put it in the fridge so it thaws, but don't get too warm!

Answer 2

Just take it out over night to thaw no defrost then cook it about 15min per lb the next day minus the last 15mins so as not to dry it out too much (that's what i do) cause the ham is already cooked most off the way (cured) please don't put it in water just leave it out overnight the weather has chilled up a bit so you don't have to worry about it getting to warm

Answer 3

After dinner I line the kitchen sink with newspaper

Put the ham in the sink after it has been wrapped in more newspaper

Cover it with an additional layer of paper.

It thaws beautifully over night

Answer 4

Let is thaw out slowly in the fresh food compartment of your refrigerator for a few days.

Answer 5

Does have metal pieces on the outside, or is it too large to fit in the microwave? if no to both, slowly, and carefully, preferably at a lower than usual setting
If the microwave isn't an option, then put it in the sink, and let it sit, under running water.

Answer 6

Some people leave it in the refrigerator overnight then thaw out before cooking.

Answer 7

Just set it out, it defrosts slowly, but putting it in hot water in a no no.

Answer 8

Keep it in the refridgerator for a couple of days- so it thaws out evenly...

Answer 9

Yuk! I can already picture that nasty JELLY.

This cooked ham looks much better:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/aquamaeanna/2058851006/

Answer 10

overnight in sink filled with water, with water running a dribble.

never use warm water.