AboutCarol Schlitt Expertise I can answer questions on home food safety, sanitation, home food preservation and commercial food safety (HACCP).
Experience I am an Extension educator, nutrition, wellness and food safety. I am a certified HACCP manager and a food safety instructor for the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Organizations International Association for Food Protection, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (Certified CFCS), National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Society for Nutrition Education.
Education/Credentials BS - University of Illinois
MS - Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
Question Can I derforest a glazed hame in micowave? How long and how high tmp.
Answer Hi Lydia,
Sure...you can defrost a glazed ham in the microwave. I suggest doing so at either 50% or 30% power. At 50% power it should take 5 to 6 minutes per pound and at 30% power 8 to 12 minutes per lb.
Start by defrosting for 1/4 of the total estimated time (for a 10 lb ham this would be a 12 to 15 minutes - 50 to 60 minutes at 50% power divided by 4) Shield any areas that feel warm after this initial defrosting time. Turn the ham over and defrost for the second 1/4 of time or until the surface yields to pressure. Turn over and let stand 10 minutes. Defrost for the third 1/4 time. Shield warm areas and then turn ham over again. Defrost for the remaining time. Let stand 20 to 30 minutes or until a skewer can be inserted to the center of the ham.
Be sure to refrigerate the ham after defrosting and then use within 4-5 days. After that time period the ham may be frozen but for maximum quality use the ham within 3 months.
