Do you have to boil a ham before putting in the oven order make it tender?

* Pre-cooked ham: These are already fully cooked and require no boiling. They are simply heated in the oven for flavor and to get them nice and warm.

* Uncooked ham: These need to be cooked completely before eating. They can be boiled, but it's not necessary. You can also roast them in the oven, or cook them in a slow cooker.

Here's what to do:

1. Check the packaging: The ham label will clearly indicate if it's pre-cooked or uncooked.

2. If it's pre-cooked: No boiling needed! Simply heat it in the oven.

3. If it's uncooked: You have options:

* Boil: This is a good option for a classic ham flavor, but can be time-consuming.

* Roast: This is a simple and flavorful way to cook a ham.

* Slow cooker: This is a hands-off method that yields a very tender ham.

Regardless of the cooking method, always follow the instructions on the ham packaging for best results.