1 p.,This fact sheet describes the nutritional value and safe storage of ham, a commodity food. It also offers food preparation ideas

Anding, Jenna

Texas A&M University

E-82
12/08
Cooking with Cooked Ham
Ham is a good source of protein. The type of ham in the 
commodity program has no bones and is already cooked. 
The outside of the ham has a protective covering that must 
be removed before it is eaten. 
Each ham weighs about 3 pounds and will make about 
12 servings, each 3 ounces. A 3-ounce serving is about the 
size of a deck of playing cards.
Uses
Because the ham is already cooked, you can simply thaw 
it and slice it for sandwiches. You may also cut the ham in 
small pieces and serve it in a salad, or in an egg omelet. 
How to store it
Store frozen ham in the freezer in its original package 
until it is ready to be used. 
How to thaw it
Place the frozen ham on a plate and put it on the lowest 
shelf in the refrigerator. It may take up to 15  hours for the 
ham to thaw, so be sure to put the ham in the refrigerator 
the day before you want to use it. Once thawed, the ham 
should be eaten within 3 to 4 days. 
Note: Even though the ham is already cooked, do not 
leave it out on the kitchen counter to thaw. If you thaw it at 
room temperature, you may get sick.
How to heat it
Place the ham in a heated oven (325 degrees F) for about 
2 hours. The internal temperature of the ham should be 
165 degrees F. The ham can be heated with or without the 
protective cover. Be sure to remove the cover before serving 
the ham.
Honey-Orange Glazed Ham (makes 12 servings, 3 ounces each)
What you need
1 orange (or ½ cup orange juice)      
½ cup honey                      
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon (if you like)         
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves (if you like)
3-pound fully cooked whole ham                       
How to make it
1. Wash your hands; make sure your cooking area is clean.
2. Peel and squeeze the orange; keep the juice.
3. Mix the juice, honey, cinnamon and cloves in a small 
bowl. Set it aside.
4. Remove the protective cover and place the ham in a    
shallow roasting pan.
5. Bake the ham at 325 degrees F for 1 hour and 15 minutes, 
or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
6. Baste the ham with the honey-orange glaze. Cook it for 
another 45 minutes. Serve.
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Visit the Texas AgriLife Extension Service at http://AgriLifeextension.tamu.edu
Educational programs of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age, or national origin.
Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension Work in Agriculture and Home Economics, Acts of Congress of May 8, 1914, as amended, and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the United States Department of 
Agriculture. Edward G. Smith, Director, Texas AgriLife Extension Service, The Texas A&M System.
Revision
Adapted from Commodity Fact Sheet for USDA Household Programs: Cooked Ham 
by Jenna Anding, Associate Professor and Extension Nutrition Specialist, The Texas A&M System.
 


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E-8212/08Cooking with Cooked HamHam is a good source of protein. The type of ham in the commodity program has no bones and is already cooked. The outside of the ham has a protective covering that must be removed before it is eaten. Each ham weighs about 3 pounds and will make about 12 servings, each 3 ounces. A 3-ounce serving is about the size of a deck of playing cards.UsesBecause the ham is already cooked, you can simply thaw it and slice it for sandwiches. You may also cut the ham in small pieces and serve it in a salad, or in an egg omelet. How to store itStore frozen ham in the freezer in its original package until it is ready to be used. How to thaw itPlace the frozen ham on a plate and put it on the lowest shelf in the refrigerator. It may take up to 15  hours for the ham to thaw, so be sure to put the ham in the refrigerator the day before you want to use it. Once thawed, the ham should be eaten within 3 to 4 days. Note: Even though the ham is already cooked, do not leave it out on the kitchen counter to thaw. If you thaw it at room temperature, you may get sick.How to heat itPlace the ham in a heated oven (325 degrees F) for about 2 hours. The internal temperature of the ham should be 165 degrees F. The ham can be heated with or without the protective cover. Be sure to remove the cover before serving the ham.Honey-Orange Glazed Ham (makes 12 servings, 3 ounces each)What you need1 orange (or ½ cup orange juice)      ½ cup honey                      ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon (if you like)         ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves (if you like)3-pound fully cooked whole ham                       How to make it1. Wash your hands; make sure your cooking area is clean.2. Peel and squeeze the orange; keep the juice.3. Mix the juice, honey, cinnamon and cloves in a small bowl. Set it aside.4. Remove the protective cover and place the ham in a    shallow roasting pan.5. Bake the ham at 325 degrees F for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.6. Baste the ham with the honey-orange glaze. Cook it for another 45 minutes. Serve.Produced by AgriLife Communications, The Texas A&M SystemExtension publications can be found on the Web at: http://AgriLifebookstore.orgVisit the Texas AgriLife Extension Service at http://AgriLifeextension.tamu.eduEducational programs of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age, or national origin.Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension Work in Agriculture and Home Economics, Acts of Congress of May 8, 1914, as amended, and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture. Edward G. Smith, Director, Texas AgriLife Extension Service, The Texas A&M System.RevisionAdapted from Commodity Fact Sheet for USDA Household Programs: Cooked Ham by Jenna Anding, Associate Professor and Extension Nutrition Specialist, The Texas A&M System. 

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