Glazed Ham

Because a glazed baked ham is best served at room temperature, it is the perfect do-ahead dish for a large crowd. A whole ham can weigh from 10 to 20 pounds (4.5 to 9 kg) and so will feed twenty with plenty of leftovers. For most families, half a bone-in ham will do. The shank end will be easier to carve, but the sirloin end is meatier. The ham may be partially or fully cooked. Consult with your butcher to see if it should be soaked to remove excess salt before cooking.