How to Cook Ham in a Roaster Oven (Best Glazed Ham!)

Caramelized slices of glazed spiral ham cooked in roaster.

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How to Cook Ham in a Roaster Oven (Best Glazed Ham!)

Cooking Ham in a Roaster oven is the best way to prepare your holiday ham! The sticky glaze adds crazy good flavor and keeps the ham moist - no dry ham here! Plus it leaves the oven free for all those delicious side dishes.

Prep Time15

Cook Time1 30

Total Time1 45

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: ham

Calories: 441kcal

Author: Borrowed Bites

Equipment

Ingredients

1 spiral sliced ham (pre-cooked)
1 recipe ham glaze homemade or packet

Instructions

Spray disposable pan with cooking spray. Add ham, flat side or face down. I find it easier to get flavor throughout if it is set on the flatter side, still leaving the face exposed. See pictures in post.
1 spiral sliced ham
Brush the entire outside of the ham with half of the glaze. Gently let it drip in between the slices. Don't pull the slices apart too far or it won't have the tight spiral look.
1 recipe ham glaze
Set the rack that comes with the roaster in the bottom of the roaster. Set the disposable pan on it. Cover with the lid then set the roaster to 250°. Cook covered for 12-15 minutes per pound until warmed through to an internal temperature at 140-145°.
Once warm, pour off any accumulated juices. Then brush with remaining glaze, turn off the roaster, and allow to sit for 20 minutes, covered.
Optional, but recommended: Place disposable pan in the oven (carefully support the bottom of the pan) on the middle rack and broil the ham for 5-10 minutes until golden and crispy like a honey baked ham. Watch it carefully to be sure it doesn't burn. In order to caramelize evenly the ham needs to be rotated and moved side to side every minute or two.
Alternatively, use a food torch to caramelize all the edges.
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Notes

Tips & Tricks

Use a great tasting glaze. We recommend this Pineapple Glaze for Ham.
Cover the surface of the ham with glaze, all the way to the bottom and across the front.
Definitely broil the ham at the end for best results!

Storage and Freezing

Roaster cooked ham will stay fresh for 3-4 days in an airtight container in the fridge. You can freeze leftover ham slices in an airtight container for 2-3 months, then thaw overnight in the fridge.

Electric roaster ham leftovers make great sandwiches, sliders, breakfast egg casserole, or even soup!

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