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Thaw in the Refrigerator: <\/strong>The USDA recommends thawing your ham in the refrigerator as the easiest, slow-and-safe method\u00a0 \u2014 it should take about 4 to 6 hours per pound to fully defrost.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Thaw in Cold Water: <\/strong>If you\u2019re using the cold water method, make sure that your ham is still in a leak-proof, airtight bag before submerging in a bowl of cold tap water. Replace the water with fresh cold water every 30 minutes. The ham should take approximately 30 minutes per pound to defrost. Per the USDA, cook or heat the ham immediately after it is defrosted.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Thaw in the Microwave: <\/strong>If you\u2019re short on time, you can defrost ham in the microwave, though this isn\u2019t the most ideal method. If you\u2019re defrosting ham slices in the microwave, defrost in 30-second intervals until your ham is thawed. If you\u2019re defrosting a small whole frozen ham, place it unwrapped on a plate and warm it on the defrost setting \u2014 the time will depend on the weight of the ham. Many microwaves can determine a time for defrosting once you enter the weight of the ham.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
Our Favorite Leftover Ham Recipes:\u00a0<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n