How long to cook an 11 pound spiral ham

This easy glazed spiral ham in the oven is the best recipe for the holidays! Smothered in a sweet and spicy glaze made with maple syrup and Miller's Banana Pepper Mustard, this baked ham is moist and cooked to perfection.

A spiral ham is a great option for dinner during the holidays and makes great leftovers for sandwiches! Topped with a sweet and spicy glaze, this ham is then baked in the oven till browned on top but still juicy on the inside.

Serve this glazed spiral ham with cheesy au gratin potatoes, balsamic brussels sprouts or maple roasted acorn squash.

• 🍖 Ingredient notes
• 🔪 Step by step instructions
• ⭐ Expert tips
• 💭 Frequently asked questions
• 🥘 Alternative cooking methods
• 🥡 Storage suggestions
• 🍽 More holiday dinner recipes
• 📖 Recipe
• 💬 Comments

🍖 Ingredient notes

• Spiral Ham - Spiral ham gets its name because of the way the butcher cuts the ham into a continuous spiral that makes for easy slicing. Boneless hams are easier to slice, while bone in hams tend to have a bit more flavor. Either can be used for this recipe.
• Glaze - The glaze for this spiral ham is made with just 4 simple ingredients. Maple syrup, ground cloves, ground nutmeg and Miller's Hot Banana Pepper Mustard. This zesty mustard sauce is made from fresh banana peppers and has the perfect amount of heat and tang that pairs with the maple syrup perfectly. For a less spicy glaze try their mild flavor and for extra zip, try their habanero flavor!

🔪 Step by step instructions

First, place the spiral ham cut side down in an oven safe dish and cover it tightly in foil. Cook the ham in a 300˚ oven for 10-15 minutes per pound until the ham reaches an internal temperature of 140˚.

While the ham is baking in the oven, mix the ingredients together for the glaze and set it aside. When the ham comes to temperature, remove the foil and spread the glaze over the entire ham and in between the slices.

Increase the oven temperature to 400˚ and bake the ham another 15-20 minutes until the outside is browned. Allow the ham to rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.

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⭐ Expert tips

• To make sure the ham doesn't dry out, cover it tightly in foil and set the oven temperature to 300˚.
• Use a probe style alarm thermometer to track the internal temperature of the ham so that it doesn't overcook and dry out.
• When spreading the glaze on the ham, try and get it in between the slices to help flavor the whole ham and not just the outside.
• Let the glazed spiral ham rest for 10-15 minutes after baking to allow the juices to reabsorb back into the meat so it stays super juicy.

💭 Frequently asked questions

How much spiral ham per person?

It's best to estimate about ½ pound of spiral ham per person when the ham is bone in. If a boneless spiral ham is used, ⅓ pound per person is suggested.

Is spiral ham already cooked?

A spiral ham is fully cooked already and can be eaten cold. Baking in the oven is done to reheat the meat as well as to infuse flavor. When heating a spiral ham, make sure it reaches an internal temperature of 140˚.

🥘 Alternative cooking methods

Slow Cooker - Place the spiral ham cut side down in the slow cooker and cover it with the glaze spreading it all over the outside and in between the slices. Cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours, basting it every 30 minutes with the juices until it reaches an internal temperature of 140˚.

🥡 Storage suggestions

Leftover baked glazed spiral ham will keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3-5 days and in the freezer for up to 1 month. Frozen ham should be thawed completely in the refrigerator and can be reheated in the oven or microwave.

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🍽 More holiday dinner recipes

If you loved this recipe for glazed spiral ham, check out these other holiday dinner recipes that I know you will love too!

• Cheddar Jalapeno Cornbread Pudding
• Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping
• Easy Cornbread Sausage Stuffing

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📖 Recipe

Glazed Spiral Ham in the Oven

This easy glazed spiral ham in the oven is the best recipe for the holidays! Smothered in a sweet and spicy glaze made with Miller's Banana Pepper Mustard, this whole baked ham is moist and cooked to perfection.

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Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 2 hrs

Resting Time 15 mins

Total Time 2 hrs 20 mins

Course Main Dishes

Cuisine American

Servings 20

Calories 316 kcal

Ingredients  1x2x3x

• 8-10 pound spiral cut ham
• 1 bottle Miller's Banana Pepper Mustard hot flavor
• ¾ cup pure maple syrup
• ¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¾ teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions 

• Preheat the oven to 300˚ and place the spiral ham, cut side down in an oven safe baking dish.

• Cover the ham and baking dish tightly in foil and bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes per pound until the internal temperature of the ham reaches 140˚ when checked with a kitchen thermometer. (For example: An 8 pound ham will take approximately 1 ½ - 2 hours)

• While the ham is cooking, whisk together the banana pepper mustard, maple syrup, ground nutmeg and cloves and set aside.

• When the ham reaches an internal temperature of 140˚, remove the foil and using a pastry brush, spread the glaze over the entire ham, making sure to spread it in between the slices of ham.

• Increase the oven temperature to 400˚ and place the glazed ham back in the oven, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes until the ham is browned on the outside.

• Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving it.

Notes

• A spiral ham is fully cooked already and can be eaten cold. Baking it is done to reheat the meat as well as to infuse flavor. When heating a spiral ham, make sure it reaches an internal temperature of 140˚.
• It's best to estimate about ½ pound of spiral ham per person when the ham is bone in. If a boneless spiral ham is used, ⅓ pound per person is suggested. 
• To make sure the ham doesn't dry out during heating, cover it tightly in foil and set the oven temperature to 300˚.
• Use a probe style alarm thermometer to track the internal temperature of the ham so that it doesn't overcook and dry out.
• When spreading the glaze on the ham, try and get it in between the slices to help flavor the whole ham and not just the outside.
• Let the ham rest for 10-15 minutes after baking to allow the juices to reabsorb back into the meat so it stays super juicy.

Substitutions and Variations

• Spiral Ham - Spiral ham gets its name because of the way the butcher cuts the ham into a continuous spiral that makes for easy slicing. Boneless hams are easier to slice, while bone in hams tend to have a bit more flavor. Either can be used for this recipe.
• Glaze - The glaze for this spiral ham is made with just 4 simple ingredients. Maple syrup, ground cloves, ground nutmeg and Miller's Hot Banana Pepper Mustard. This zesty mustard sauce is made from fresh banana peppers and has the perfect amount of heat and tang that pairs with the maple syrup perfectly. For a less spicy glaze try their mild flavor and for extra zip, try their habanero flavor.

Alternative Cooking Methods

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