Step 1

Place ham skin side up. Then run a small sharp knife under the rind around the bottom (opposite end to hock) and each side of the ham to about halfway up.

Peel the rind back.

Carving Christmas Ham

Step 2

Run the tip of the knife around the bone, on the underside of the ham. Begin to slice on a slight angle down to the bone.

Carving Christmas Ham

Step 3

Run your knife length-ways along the bone to remove slices. Continue to slice towards the hock.

Carving Christmas Ham

Step 4

Continue slicing down to the bone, working your way around the ham until you reach about a third of the way up. Remove the bone by making a few short cuts at the joint.

Carving Christmas Ham

Step 5

To keep your ham fresh, fold rind back over exposed surface, place in a Ham Bag, pillowcase or wrap in a tea towel and store in the fridge.

Carving Christmas Ham