Which is better spiral ham or whole ham?

Chef's answer
Whole hams have the advantage of being less prone to drying out when cooking, but to be honest, if you're careful about the way you cook it, a spiral-sliced ham will be just fine. I usually opt for spiral-cut hams.
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140 degrees FTightly wrap the ham in the foil and place on a rack in a roasting pan..
Since spiral hams are already fully cooked, you basically just want to warm it through, infuse it with flavor, and crisp up the edges, all while avoiding drying it out. Stick to 10 to 12 minutes per pound. Place your ham in a deep, heavy pot and tent with foil.
3 to 5 daysUncooked ham lasts 3 to 5 days if fresh and around 5 to 7 days if cured. Once cooked, it keeps for about two weeks if vacuum sealed and 3 to 5 days once opened or not vacuum sealed at all...
Fully cooked ham requires no cooking before you serve it. Spiral ham can be grilled, simmered, baked, broiled, or sauteed. If you find the ham too salty, you can wash it down with cold water and then soak it in water for 24 hours before cooking to remove some of the extra salts..
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In small roasting pan, place ham flat side down. Cover loosely with foil and bake 45 minutes.
Cover pan tightly with aluminum foil. Bake at 275?F for approximately 15 minutes per pound, until heated through (see chart)..
Best Baked Ham Overall
  • Winner: Carando Hickory Smoked Spiral Sliced Bone-In Ham. ...
  • Pros: The judges unanimously agreed that Carando had the right balance of smokiness and saltiness. ...
  • Cons: Not as moist as a non-spiral-sliced ham.
  • Winner: Cook's Half Bone-In Shank Ham brined with ham and water product.
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