While you might have most things in order, it’s important not to forget the star of holiday table—a big, juicy, ham! Big celebrations, like Christmas and Easter call for impressive hams, but knowing how to slice one up just right can be tricky. You don’t need any fancy tools, but when the ham is almost done in the oven, it’s important to have everything prepped and ready to cut up the Easter ham like a pro.
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The majority of hams sold in grocery stores are cured, smoked and usually fully cooked, but there are some variations—namely semi-boneless or boneless. How you carve a ham depends on which type you get, so read on for step-by-step instructions on how to cut a ham.
Nervous to take your very first stab at cutting your first ham? Trust us, it's easier than you think! Our tips, trick and step-by-step process will help you feel like a slicing pro in no time.
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For a Semi-Boneless Ham:
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1. Semi-boneless hams are easy to work around because they only include the center femur bone. Start by arranging your semi-boneless ham on the board with the pre-cut side facing out, so the bone is parallel to your cutting surface.
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2. Pierce the top corner of the semi-boneless ham using your carving fork for stability, and cut slices perpendicular to the bone. Stop when you hit the bone and leave the ham slices attached for a prettier presentation.
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3. When it's time to eat, simply make one horizontal cut along the bone and all of the sliced pieces will fall right off. Arrange the cut ham on a serving plate, if desired, or let guests cut off their own slices and serve themselves.
How To Carve a Boneless Ham
We recommend a boneless ham for those intimated by navigating a bone-in or spiral ham since they’re so easy to cut—all you’ll need to do is slice the ham like a loaf of bread.
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1. Lay your boneless ham on a cutting board.
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2. Using a sharp knife or carving set, slice the boneless ham into thin pieces like a loaf of bread. Tip: If a piece is too large, cut the ham slice in half before slicing it into thin pieces.
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3. Keep slicing until the entire boneless ham has been cut, and arrange it on a serving platter.
Should You Cut Ham With the Grain or Against?
You'll want to cut up ham against the grain so that the meat is less fibrous, less stringy and it will much easier and more pleasant to eat.
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