a bone in ham surrounded by vegetables - 500/Getty Images There are few things worse than preparing to cook a ham only to realize you either forgot to thaw it or it hasn't thawed out enough.

You've done your homework, picked out a great ham, got it home — now what? The way you thaw and cook your ham can elevate it from "good" to "GREAT"! The vast majority of the fully-cooked hams that are ...

If you’re making cold ham sandwiches, you can even skip the cooking. Emily Saladino is a journalist, editor, and recipe developer in New York. Previously a culinary editor at Food Network and managing ...

When you buy a ham, you may decide what size you based on the type of ham. According to the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), 1/4 - 1/3 pounds per serving is the formula for a boneless ...