The Kirkland Signature spiral cut ham from Costco brings tons of sweet ham flavor to tender thin sliced ham. Today, we are taking our Costco ham to the next level by adding extra ingredients to the sweet glaze. With my easy recipe, you will have the ultimate ham feast for your next special occasion or holiday meal.
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Shopping for a Spiral-Cut Ham
Grabbing a spiral-sliced ham from the grocery store is one shortcut I can get behind. The Kirkland brand offers the best quality at the best price possible.
A bone-in ham from Costco will serve approximately 16-18 people at a totally reasonable price. The thin sliced tender meat just needs a little love to take your holiday feast to the next level.
If you want a smaller option, you can opt for the boneless ham that is also found in the refrigerated deli section. Just scale down the recipe for the homemade glaze below.
Specialty Glaze Ingredients
- Brown Sugar Glaze Packet
- Dijon Mustard
- BBQ Rub
- Chicken Stock or Chicken Broth
Recommended Cooking Equipment
Meat Thermometer - for the initial heating process, it is less about cook time and more about internal temperature before moving on to the glaze step. A meat thermometer is the best way to get there.
Roasting Pan or Baking Dish
Aluminum Foil
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Oven Baked Spiral Ham
Step 1: preheat your oven to 275˚ and take the Kirkland ham out of the packaging. Place the ham in a large roasting pan or baking dish FLAT SIDE down.
Step 2: add ½ cup of water or chicken stock to the baking dish and cover with foil. Place this in the oven and make for 12-15 minutes per pound. Thats approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Step 3: make the glaze. Remove the foil. Turn the ham in its side and brush the glaze all over. Make sure to get the glaze in between the slices.
Step 4: increase the temperature to 375˚F and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
Slice and serve immediately.
**The directions that come with the ham say to increase the oven temperature to 475˚F. In my opinion, that is too high, which can cause the outer slices of ham may dry out.
Homemade Brown Sugar Glaze Recipe Steps
The Basic Glaze Recipe:
- Heat a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the brown sugar glaze packet and 2 tablespoons of water.
- Bring the mixture up to a boil, reduce the heat to low and cook until the glaze is completely smooth.
- The glaze is ready to brush over the ham.
My Own Glaze Recipe for extra savory flavor and another dimension
- Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the contents of the brown sugar packet that came with the ham and 1 tablespoon of bbq rub, 2 tablespoons of dijon mustard, 3 tablespoons of chicken stock.
Mustard Sauce For Spiral Sliced Ham
For an easy mustard dipping sauce that adds to the dinner experience, this mustard sauce recipe is a great option. This sauce doesn't need to be cooked and comes together in a few minutes. You can also make it in advance
Christmas Dinner Menu
- Mashed Potatoes
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cranberry Sauce
How to Save Leftover Ham
Let's save these leftovers for later! You'll have two main portions to save: sliced ham and the extra meat around the ham bone.
Use a large airtight container to save leftover slices in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can also use a vacuum sealed bag to keep leftovers in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Save the ham bone in a large zip-top bag. Check out some recipe ideas for leftover ham below.
Costco's Spiral Ham Recipe Card
How to Cook a Costco Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze
Ingredients
- 11 pound Spiral Ham Kirkland Signature
- 3 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 tablespoon BBQ Rub
- 3 tablespoon Chicken Stock
- 1 Brown Sugar Glaze Packet
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 275˚
- Remove the Kirkland Signature ham from the packaging. Make sure to discard the plastic button over the ham bone on the flat side of the ham. Place the ham in a large roasting pan or baking dish FLAT SIDE down.
- Add ½ cup of water to the baking dish and cover with aluminum foil. Place this in the oven and cook for 12-15 minutes per pound. This should be approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Make the Glaze
- Heat a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the contents of the brown sugar packet that came with the ham and 1 tablespoon of bbq rub, 2 tablespoons of dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon of chicken stock.
- Bring the mixture up to a boil, reduce the heat to low and cook until the glaze is completely smooth.
Glaze the Ham
- Remove the aluminum foil from the ham. Turn the ham on its side and brush the glaze all over. Make sure to get the glaze in between the slices.
- Increase the temperature to 375 and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
- Slice and serve immediately.
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