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The Best Sides With Boneless Smoked Ham
The Best Sides With Boneless Smoked Ham
Make a classic festive meal with our list of the best sides with boneless smoked ham. Nothing screams holiday time louder than juicy, tender ham. Well, maybe turkey does, but they’re both pretty festive.
9 Ideas for Sides with Boneless Smoked Ham
Here’s a list of what we think goes really well with our boneless smoked ham:
- Garlic mashed potatoes: Boil potatoes with garlic until tender, then mash with butter and milk for a creamy texture—season with salt and pepper.
- Roasted Brussels sprouts with balsamic glaze: Toss Brussels sprouts in olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast until crispy. Drizzle with a homemade balsamic glaze made by reducing balsamic vinegar and honey.
- Honey-glazed carrots: Steam or boil carrots until tender, then toss in a simple glaze made with melted butter and honey. Season to taste.
- Crispy roasted sweet potatoes: Cube sweet potatoes, toss them with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper, and roast at a high temperature until crispy and tender.
- Green bean almondine: Steam or blanch green beans, then sauté them in butter with sliced almonds and a splash of lemon juice.
- Cranberry sauce: Simmer fresh cranberries with sugar, orange juice, and zest until the berries burst and the sauce thickens.
- Buttered corn on the cob: Boil corn until tender and drizzle with melted butter, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Cheese and herb stuffing: Combine cubed bread, shredded cheese, sautéed onions, sage, and chicken broth, then bake until golden and crispy.
- Garlic bread: Spread a mixture of softened butter, garlic, and parsley on French bread, then bake until golden and fragrant.
How To Reheat Boneless Smoked Ham for Christmas
To heat a cooked boneless smoked ham, follow these steps:
- Preheat your oven: Set it to 325°F (165°C). This is the optimal temperature for warming the ham without drying it out.
- Prepare the ham: Remove the ham from any packaging and place it in a roasting pan. If you like, you can add a little liquid (such as water, broth, or apple juice) to the bottom of the pan to help keep the ham moist during heating.
- Cover the ham: Cover the pan with aluminum foil to retain moisture and prevent the ham from drying out.
- Heat the ham: Place the ham in the oven and heat for about 10-15 minutes per pound, depending on the size. For example, a 5-pound ham will need about 50-75 minutes to heat through.
- Check the internal temperature: Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. The ham should reach an internal temperature of 140°F (60°C) when fully heated.
- Optional glazing: If you want to add a glaze (such as honey, brown sugar, or maple syrup), brush it on the ham during the last 20-30 minutes of heating and return it to the oven uncovered to allow the glaze to caramelize.
- Rest before serving: Let the ham rest for about 10 minutes after removing it from the oven to allow the juices to redistribute before slicing and serving.
This method gives you juicy ham that is loaded with flavor and warmed through.
