Costco Kirkland Spiral Ham Instructions

Here are the exact, fully-cooked, spiral-cut bone-in Kirkland Spiral Ham instructions that are included with the Costco ham. Instructions include warming instructions, glaze instructions, plus recipes for sauces, additional glazes and leftover ham ideas including a split pea soup recipe.

See also our guide to buying a holiday ham in Orange County.

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Costco Kirkland Spiral Ham Instructions

Fully Cooked ~ Pre-Sliced ~ Glaze Packet Enclosed ~ Enjoy Hot or Cold

Kirkland Signature Special Sliced Ham is slow-cooked over hickory wood in a traditional bone-in style, resulting in a succulent, mouthwatering flavor.

Each ham is specially selected, trimmed and sliced. There is no lengthy preparation required and no messy carving when serving the ham. The slices remain in place, but release effortlessly away from the bone, neatly and quickly.

For holidays, family gatherings or any special occasion. Kirkland Signature Special Sliced Ham is the perfect choice.

Meal Planning for a 7 to 11.5 lb. Ham (Serves 12 to 16)

Method	Approximate Bake Time*	Cooking Temperature
Ham Only	12-15 minutes per pound Approximately 2 hours	275°F (covered)
Ham with Glaze	Step 1: Ham – 12-15 minutes per pound Step 2: Add Glaze – 8 to 10 minutes (if needed) Approximately 2 hours, 10 minutes	275°F (covered) 425°F (covered)

Every Kirkland Signature product is guaranteed to meet or exceed the quality standards of the leading national brands. If you’re not completely satisfied, your money will be refunded.

Kirkland Signature Spiral Sliced Ham with natural juices is fully cooked and ready to be served cold or warmed.

Warming the Ham Without Glaze

1. Heat oven to 275°F.
2. Remove all packaging material, including the clear “button” on bone of ham.
3. Place ham in shallow roasting pan. Ham should be cooked FLAT/FACE-SIDE DOWN. Cover ham tightly with aluminum foil to help retain moisture.
4. Bake at 275°F for approximately 12 to 15 minutes per pound until heated through (see chart). Overcooking may cause ham to be dry.
5. Remove ham from oven; let stand, covered, for about 15 minutes before serving.

Warming the Ham with Glaze

1. Heat oven to 275°F.
2. Remove all packaging material, including the clear “button” on bone of ham.
3. Place ham in shallow roasting pan. Ham should be cooked FLAT/FACE-SIDE DOWN. Cover ham tightly with aluminum foil to help retain moisture.
4. Bake at 275°F for approximately 12 to 15 minutes per pound until heated through (see chart). Overcooking may cause ham to be dry.
5. Remove ham from oven and increase temperature to 425°F.
6. Prepare glaze – See instructions below for detailed instructions.
7. Brush or spoon prepared glaze over ham and between slices.
8. Bake uncovered at 425°F for 8 to 10 minutes.
9. Remove ham from oven; let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Storage Tips

Keep refrigerated. Once opened, use within 3 to 5 days. Wrap leftovers tightly and store in freezer up to 3 months. If unopened and freezing is required, place in freezer as soon as possible prior to the “Use By” date. Ham may be kept frozen up to 6 months. To thaw, place in refrigerator 24 to 36 hours before serving.

Spiral Ham Serving Suggestions

Platter Serving: To serve from platter, set ham on its side, then gently fan slices out from the bone. For a dinner presentation, full slices are recommended.

Serving Stand: When placed in a serving stand, the ham can be a centerpiece for your table setting. Place ham cut side up into stand.

Buffet Serving: For a buffet setting, smaller slices are preferred. While ham is intact, slice the ham completely around the bone. Keep the knife as close to the bone as possible. After cutting around the bone, slices will easily pull away from the ham. Separate individual slices into smaller sections by separating at the natural seams.

Spiral Ham Glaze Mix

Glaze Ingredients: Sugar, Brown Sugar, Spices, Honey

1. Blend ham glaze contents with 3 tablespoons water in small saucepan.
2. Heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil.
3. To prepare in microwave oven, combine glaze and 3 tablespoons water in a 1 1/2 quart bowl. Microwave on high (100%) power about 1 minute or until glaze comes to a boil, stirring every 30 seconds.
4. Glaze ham as instructed in the packaging materials.

Recipe Ideas for Kirkland Signature Spiral Sliced Ham with Natural Juices

Sauces

Raisin Sauce – Combine 1/4 cup seedless raisins with 2 cups water; simmer about 5 minutes. In a separate bowl, mix 1 cup brown sugar, packed; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon ginger and 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar. Add to raisin mixture, stirring constantly until thickened.

Fruit Sauce – Simmer 1 cup each dried and diced prunes and apricots with 1 3/4 cups orange juice and 1/4 cup sugar until fruit is tender. In a small dish blend 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water; stir into fruit mixture and simmer, stirring constantly until thickened.

Glaze Recipes

Ham Glaze Mix (included) – Substitute orange juice, cranberry juice, or apple cider for water when preparing glaze.

Apricot Glaze – Simmer 1 cup apricot preserves, 1/4 cup orange marmalade, 2 tablespoons orange juice, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; mix until smooth.

Sweet Curry-Orange Glaze – In a bowl combine 2/3 cup light corn syrup, 1 tablespoon curry powder, and 1 tablespoon grated orange peel; mix until smooth.

Preparing Ham for Glaze – See “Warming the Ham with Glaze.”

Leftover Ham

The uniform slices of Kirkland Signature Special Sliced Ham make it perfect for sandwiches. The bone provides a rich and hearty stock for a countless variety of soups.

Costco Ham Location

The spiral ham can be found in the either the refrigerated section at Costco or in the refrigerated meat display. Location depends on the store.

Split Pea & Ham Soup Recipe

• 1 (16 oz.) package dried green split peas, sorted and rinsed
• 2 quarts water
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups chopped onion
• 2 cups chopped carrots
• 2 cups sliced celery
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Kirkland Signature Special Sliced Ham bone with leftover meat
• 4 cups cubed ham (or remaining leftovers)
• 2 quarts water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

1. Place split peas and 2 quarts water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over a medium-high heat; reduce heat and simmer 1 hour. Drain.
2. Heat oil in a 4-quart saucepan. Sauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic in oil over medium-low heat until tender – about 10 minutes.
3. Return the split peas to the saucepan.
4. Add ham bone, cubed ham, 2 quarts water, salt and pepper. Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer 1 hour. Remove cover and continue simmering until desired thickness. stirring occasionally.
5. Remove ham bone; cut off any remaining meat. Dice meat and return to soup before serving.

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