How Do You Determine Cooking Times For Smoked Ham?
Smoked ham may or may not be fully cooked. Ham purchased in vacuum-sealed federally inspected packages, canned hams and spiral-sliced hams are all fully cooked and safe to eat cold right out of the package (although some people may prefer to cook them long enough to warm the ham). If you are unsure of the status of your smoked ham, then heating the ham until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees will ensure that it is safe to eat. Determine if the smoked ham has been fully cooked prior to sale. According to the USDA, ham which has not been fully cooked should indicate this clearly on the packaging and the words “cook thoroughly” must be prominently displayed on the label. Ensure that the ham is properly defrosted. If the smoked ham is still frozen, it will take approximately 1.5 times longer to cook. Smoked ham can be defrosted in the refrigerator for up to five days before cooking. Set oven temperature to 325 degrees for both cooked and uncooked hams. Determine the weight of th
