Plymouth holds a place of great prominence in American history, folklore, and culture, and is known as America's Hometown.. Plymouth was the site of the colony founded in 1620 by the Pilgrims, passengers of the famous ship the Mayflower. Plymouth is where New England was first established.
There are three safe ways to thaw ham: in the refrigerator, in cold water (in an airtight or leak-proof bag), and in the microwave. It's best to plan ahead for slow, safe thawing in the refrigerator. It will take about 4 to 6 hours per pound.
Cold or Room Temperature Ham. 1  Thaw your ham if it is frozen by placing it in the refrigerator. Depending on the size, it could take anywhere from 12 hours to more than a full day to thaw. 2  Slice and serve the ham on a platter once the ham has fully thawed if you want to serve it cold.