Ham - How to Cook and Bake a Ham - Ratings & Reviews

"This article contains some good tips for baking a ham. I think the tip of baking it with the fat side up to begin with is interesting and makes sense. I am going to try this on our Easter ham this year."

"I am baking a ham for Easter for my boyfriend, his parents and my parents. I am not sure what I am doing so this article has been really helpful to me. I feel a little more confident now. I appreciate the help!"

"I am a single dad and want to fix a ham for the kids this Easter. I have never cooked a ham before. All this information is going to be very helpful to me. Thanks for posting it. I hope it turns out alright for the kids’ sake . . . and mine!"

"This article had some great tips on baking a ham. Some of them I made a lot of sense. We have ham a lot so I am anxious to try some of these tips."

"Killermom, you will find more information on how to check for ham doneness without a thermometer in our Ham Doneness at http://www.recipetips.com/kitchen-tips/t--756/ham-doneness.asp. Hope you find this information helpful."

"Nice suggestions on how to Jazz Up your ham. They seem pretty simple. Might have to try one when I bake my small ham this weekend . . . maybe brown sugar and honey!"

"What if you don't have a thermometer to check doneness? How can you tell if it is done?"

"I like the tip about starting to roast your ham with the fat side up and then turning it about half way through the cooking time. It makes sense. I am going to try that with our Christmas ham this year. Thanks for the tip!"

"I might have to try the cold water thawing on my turkey this year when thawing. Otherwise it seems like it takes forever to thaw in the refrigerator."

"I never know how long to bake my ham. This article has some helpful information but I think my best bet is to go out and purchase a meat thermometer so I can tell when the ham is done."

"Great tips on baking ham. It was really helpful. The ham I made this weekend was the best I have ever made."

"Thanks for the information on cooking a ham. It was very helpful and the ham turned out great."