Patience, Grasshopper
When the timer goes off, do not attack it with a fork. Let it rest for 15-20 minutes.
This lets the juices redistribute. If you cut too fast, you’ll have a dry, sad pile of ham. No one wants that.
Cover it loosely with foil. Listen to it whisper, “I am perfect. Wait for me.”
Fun Ham Fact: The Spiral Cut Was Invented by a Guy Named Harry
Harry Hoenselaar patented the spiral slicer in 1949. He was a butcher from Detroit. He changed ham forever.
Before Harry, you had to carve a ham yourself. It was messy. It was chaotic.
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Now we just unwrap and reheat. Thank you, Harry. Your legacy is crispy edges.
