Boiled Ham

The ham can be boiled up to 3 days in advance. For maximum moisture retention, allow it to cool completely in the cooking liquid (this takes 4-6 hours), then remove, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate. Serve cold, or bring to room temperature 1 hour before serving and reheat gently in a 300°F oven for 20-30 minutes if serving hot.

Store cooked ham wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For longer storage, wrap in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving. Leftover ham can be served cold, at room temperature, or gently reheated.