Whole Bone-In Ham Carving Instructions
Carving a ham can feel overwhelming or difficult but we've layed out steps for you to make it nice and easy...you'll look like a pro!
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1. With the shank or lower leg to the carver's right, steady the ham with a fork and cut a few slices from the thin side of the leg.
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2. Place the ham on the side where you removed slices. Make perpendicular slices to the leg bone.
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3. To loosen the slices, cut along the leg bone, removing each slice with the fork.