Sous Vide Ham Temperature Guide
The classic mistake with ham is reheating it in the oven at 325°F — the ends dry out while the center warms. Sous vide reheats a whole ham gently at 130-145°F, keeping it moist and juicy from edge to edge, then a hot glaze finishes it.
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
Editor’s PickA circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
- + On-device temperature control
- + 1100W heats fast
- + Recipe library for temps
- − Premium price
- − Some app features paywalled
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Use one to verify your water bath and spot-check the finish — a $15 probe removes all guesswork.
- + Verifies actual temperature
- + Cheap insurance
- − Not needed if your circulator is accurate
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Buying advice
For a spiral-sliced, fully cooked ham: 130°F for 4-6 hours (it's already cooked; you're warming it). For a partially cooked ham: 145°F for 6-8 hours. Wrap tightly, seal with a little juice or glaze in the bag. After the bath, brush with a glaze (honey-mustard, bourbon-brown sugar, or pineapple) and broil 5-8 minutes until sticky and caramelized. Rest 10 minutes before carving.
FAQ
What temperature for ham?
130°F to gently reheat a fully cooked spiral ham; 145°F for partially cooked hams. Both keep it moist.
How long does a whole ham take?
4-6 hours for a spiral ham, 6-8 for a larger or partially cooked one.
How do I get a glazed finish?
Brush with glaze after the bath and broil 5-8 minutes — the sugar caramelizes while the meat stays juicy.
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
A circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
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