Learn how to carve a bone in ham with steady, clean cuts, or free the slices from a spiral-cut ham without tearing them. A sharp knife, a stable cutting board, and a few deliberate cuts make serving easier.
Essential Concepts
Cut bone-in ham toward the bone, then release slices along it; separate spiral slices at the points still holding them together. See also [how to slice cooked ham](/how-to-slice-cooked-ham) and [carving boneless ham](/carving-boneless-ham).


