FAMILY FEATURES
Once the feast is over , many home cooks are left with a plethora of leftovers and a challenge : how to make the most of what remains . While it ’ s hard to live up to that original holiday meal , there ’ s a lot more that you can do with leftover ham rather than just reheating .
This year , give leftovers new life with a week ’ s worth of versatile meals that can be enjoyed throughout the day . Start with a fully-cooked , naturally hickory smoked Smithfield Spiral Sliced Ham with a pecan praline glaze , and follow these simple steps to turn it into a potato-crusted ham quiche for brunch , a Monte Cristo sand wich for lunch , and a savory soup for dinner . You ’ ll leave friends and family asking for leftovers more often .
For more leftover recipes you ’ ll love , visit www . smithfield . com and www . facebook . com / CookingwithSmithfield .
Holiday Spiral Sliced Ham with Pecan Praline Glaze
Serves : 14 . Cook Time : 10 to 12 minutes per pound 1 Smithfield Spiral Sliced Ham with Pecan Praline
Glaze Preheat oven to 325 ° F . Remove packaging ; reserve liquid . Place ham cutside down on large sheet of foil in roasting pan , pour reserved liquid over ham and wrap completely with foil . Warm ham in oven for 10 to 12 minutes per pound . Do not overheat .
After removing ham from oven , let ham sit for 5 minutes before glazing . Heat glaze packet for 15 seconds in microwave . Glaze is hot , so be careful when opening packet . Holding packet with a towel or oven mitt , cut corner off packet and pour glaze into a bowl . Stir well and spoon over ham . Let glazed ham sit for 5 minutes before serving to allow glaze to melt over ham .
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