When it comes to cooking for a crowd, nothing can bring down a meal quite like a shortage in the food supply. One entrée whose portions are particularly tricky to estimate is ham, especially since options like bone-in and boneless can throw off your guesswork. We consulted our Test Kitchen pros for foolproof serving sizes for groups of up to ten or more, designed for leftovers. Plus: we rounded up the best appliances to use when preparing each serving size.
Ham Reference Chart |
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| Number of People | For 2-4 | For 4-6 | For 6-8 | For 8-10 | For 10+ |
| Amount of Ham* | 1 pound – 2 pounds boneless | 4 pounds – 6 pounds boneless | 6 pounds – 8 pounds bone-in | 8 pounds – 10 pounds bone-in | 10 pounds+ bone-in |
| Recommended Appliance | Slow Cooker, Countertop Oven, Toaster Oven | Slow Cooker, Countertop Oven, Toaster Oven | Slow Cooker, Countertop Oven, Roaster Oven | Slow Cooker, Countertop Oven, Roaster Oven | Roaster Oven, Slow Cooker |
If you end up with leftovers, mix things up for the next day by turning them into a completely different meal. Leftover ham can be perfect for recipes that call for small amounts. For some great next-day meals, check out our recipes for Slow Cooker Chunky Loaded Potato and Ham Soup, Ham and Swiss Sliders and Eggs Benedict with Ham and Roasted Asparagus.
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