Why Most Holiday Ham Is Cooked Wrong—and How to Fix It

Spiral-cut ham is convenient—but those slices make it especially prone to drying out. A small shift in how you heat and ...

I've been a chef for more than 15 years. Here are my tips for making the perfect ham.

As a chef, this is my best advice for buying and cooking the perfect ham, from how to score and glaze the meat to ensuring it ...
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I’ve Cooked Dozens of Hams, and I Hate Spiral-Cut — Here’s What to Buy Instead

Presliced hams tend to dry out in the oven because all the cuts let juices escape. Whole, unsliced hams retain moisture better. Slices may vary in thickness, but they’re reliably juicy. Look for ...