Roasted ham half carved into slices on white platter with greens, cranberries, and orange slices - Azurita/Getty Images A carefully-cooked ham is a thing of beauty, with tender, salty, slightly sweet ...

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 ...