Anyone know how long to cook a 5.5 pound ham shank?

[TruckDriver]

This is one thing I've never cooked yet. I've always bought those pre-cooked processed hams. The neighbour gave me this one. Of course this one is a "real" with the bone ham. I have no meat thermometer so at what temp, and for how long should I cook this? Any other tips are welcome too. I plan to put pineapple in with it too.

BTW - I plan to make this for dinner tonight.

[richard pettys 73]

cook at 325 degrees in oven for 20-25 min per pound 
o yeay pot it in a pan or glass dish to keep juices.and if prefered baste kinda like you would a turkey

[richard pettys 73]

For "cook before eating" hams, inner temp should be 160º

[TruckDriver]

Thanks! I don't own a meat temp gauge, that's why I asked. So, about 2 hours 20 min.

[mikepmcs]

For what you are trying to do, I agree with Richard for the most part, maybe bump the temp to 350 for roasting though, if you are leaving the pan uncovered.  You should be safe at that temp and 2.5 hours.

He's right on the money as far as the inner temp goes for today's pork.

I personally wouldn't put pineapple on it though, not my taste.....honey glazed, etc.... never liked that stuff.  Kind of like pineapple on pizza.  Whoever started that should be shot.

Hope it turned out great!

[Magnumcharger]

Ham...bleech!!!
Now bacon......oh yeah!

[TruckDriver]

  Hawian pizza is my favorite pizza (ham & pineapple )

I covered the pan it's in too. Got about 40 min to go yet

[mikepmcs]

If it's covered tight(fitted lid) then it should have plenty of juices going on.  When you pull it, let it sit for about 10 minutes prior to cutting and the inner temp should rise a bit and get the juices going as well.
I'm hungry now.
Don't be afraid to share your experience on the food recipe thread I started forever ago that nobody ever fricken contributes to. 

That reminds me, i think it's time for a new recipe.

[TruckDriver]

Basic recipe here. Turned out good, thanks. The cats liked the left over shavings too

[bigcountry]

 :hah:I say cook it in an oven.

[WingCharger]

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