a bone in ham surrounded by vegetables - 500/Getty Images There are few things worse than preparing to cook a ham only to realize you either forgot to thaw it or it hasn't thawed out enough.

Choosing whole or half, butt or shank, bone-in or boneless, and spiral-sliced is a matter of preference. Ham cooking times vary by recipe, but pre-cooked hams need only a gentle reheat. Use leftover ...

Preheat the oven to 325°F. Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern about 1/8-inch deep. Place the cloves in the middle of each diamond. Place the ham in a large roasting pan with a rack, ...

Pre-bake the pie shell as directed in the attached recipe and cool. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. To make the filling: Heat a skillet over medium-low heat, coat the pan with oil, and add the onions ...

If you've never cooked a ham before, then more than likely, anxiety is high, and the sheer weight to execute just might be debilitating. Nobody wants to serve up mediocre, dried-out ham to the family.

Have you ever double smoked your ham? It's easily the best ham recipe when it comes to your store bought ham. It adds a ton of flavor, creates a dope depth, and it's not even expensive. Feed a lot of ...