{"title":"Holiday Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eHickory-smoked hams, a fully cooked smoked turkey, Kentucky country ham, and small-batch bacon from the heritage smokehouses we work with. Everything here ships in time for Thanksgiving and Christmas.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"country-ham-starter-pack-broadbents","title":"Country Ham Starter Pack","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCountry Ham Starter Pack – 115 Years of Kentucky Tradition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is how you stock a serious kitchen. Eight essential cuts from one of Kentucky's most decorated smokehouses: 23-time Grand Champion at the Kentucky State Fair, award-winning at the International Fancy Food Show, and still curing hams the way they did in 1909.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiscuit slices and pepper bacon take care of breakfast. Center steaks and seasoning hocks cover dinner. Sliced Hillbilly Prosciutto goes straight onto the board. All of it dry-cured and hickory smoked, and all of it keeps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the easiest way into country ham, and a gift that lasts well past the holidays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSalty by nature. Here's how to handle it.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything in this pack is dry-cured with salt and hickory smoke, not injected with water like a spiral or honey-baked ham or grocery store bacon. That's why it keeps without refrigeration, and it's why it tastes the way it does. If this is your first country ham, expect it to be noticeably saltier than anything from the grocery store. A few things that help:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlice thin, serve small.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two or three thin pieces is a serving. Think prosciutto, not a holiday ham slab.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoak if you like.\u003c\/strong\u003e Steaks and biscuit slices: 30 minutes to 2 hours in cold water or milk, then pat dry. Optional — plenty of folks skip it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet it do the seasoning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Skip added salt in anything you cook with it—especially the pot of beans or greens the hocks go into. Pair it with biscuits, eggs, grits, or something sweet like honey or apple butter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull instructions for every cut in the box: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/americanham.com\/pages\/how-to-cook-country-ham\"\u003eHow to Cook Country Ham →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDetails\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEight vacuum-sealed cuts from Broadbent B \u0026amp; B Foods, Kuttawa, Kentucky: country ham biscuit slices, center steaks, seasoning hocks, pepper bacon, and Hillbilly Prosciutto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEverything is dry-cured and hickory-smoked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShelf stable: up to 3 months at room temperature, 6 months refrigerated, 12 months frozen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips unrefrigerated and may arrive warm. USDA inspected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it salty?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Everything in the box is dry-cured with salt, the way country ham has always been made. Serve small portions, soak the steaks and slices if you'd like them milder, and skip added salt in whatever you cook with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need to be refrigerated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot until opened. It ships at room temperature and may arrive warm. That's normal for salt-cured products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a good gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It ships unrefrigerated, keeps for months, and covers breakfast, dinner, and the charcuterie board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady for the whole thing?\u003c\/strong\u003e Go big with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/americanham.com\/products\/whole-country-ham-broadbents-country-meats\"\u003eWhole Country Ham\u003c\/a\u003e, or the prosciutto-style \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/americanham.com\/products\/heritage-dry-cured-country-ham\"\u003eHeritage Dry Cured Country Ham\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/americanham.com\/collections\/country-ham\"\u003eExplore more Country Ham →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadbent Country Hams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55505648386216,"sku":"AM-BB-SAMPLER2","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/3869\/5336\/files\/505Lg.jpg?v=1778168177"},{"product_id":"whole-country-ham-broadbents-country-meats","title":"Whole Country Ham","description":"\u003ch3\u003eGrand Champion Country Ham - Whole, Uncooked (16-18 lbs) - Broadbent\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwenty-three-time State Fair champion. Hand-cured, hickory-smoked, aged to perfection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the country ham that's won the Kentucky State Fair Grand Champion title 23 times—more than any other producer in the competition's history. Broadbent's whole uncooked country ham is hand-rubbed with a proprietary cure, aged longer than most commercial operations dare, and hickory-smoked over weeks until that rich, nutty aroma comes through in every slice. This isn't a mass-market product. It's a bone-in, salt-cured masterpiece that demands patience, respect, and a willingness to learn the old ways of Southern ham preparation. It is salty by nature, and it is nothing like a spiral or honey-baked ham—see the notes below before you buy. Broadbent has been dry-curing country ham in Kuttawa, Kentucky since 1909, and their methods haven't changed—because when you're this good, you don't need to. This is the ham that sold for $10.5 million at a 2024 charity auction. That's not hyperbole. That's championship pedigree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBake it whole for Christmas or Thanksgiving and glaze it with brown sugar and honey, or have it sliced into steaks for red-eye gravy and biscuits all winter long. Either way, it's the centerpiece your guests will remember for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is heritage. This is craft. This is the ham that sold for millions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSalty by nature. Here's how to handle it.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry ham is dry-cured with salt and hickory smoke, not injected with water like a spiral or honey-baked ham. That's why it keeps without refrigeration, and it's why it tastes the way it does. Expect it to be noticeably saltier than any ham from the grocery store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlice thin, serve small.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two or three thin pieces is a serving. Think prosciutto, not a holiday ham slab. A whole ham like this feeds a crowd—plan on 40 or more servings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoak before baking whole.\u003c\/strong\u003e Scrub the ham, then soak it 12–24 hours in cold water, changing the water once or twice. This is the traditional step that pulls the salt back to where most people like it. Slicing it into steaks instead? Soak the steaks 30 minutes to 2 hours in cold water or milk—or skip it, plenty of folks do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet it do the seasoning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Skip added salt in anything you cook with it. Pair it with biscuits, eggs, grits, beans, greens, or something sweet like honey or apple butter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull instructions for soaking, slicing, frying, and baking whole: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/americanham.com\/pages\/how-to-cook-country-ham\"\u003eHow to Cook Country Ham →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDetails\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole bone-in country ham, uncooked, 16–18 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry-cured, aged, and hickory-smoked by Broadbent B \u0026amp; B Foods, Kuttawa, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServes 40+ when sliced thin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips unrefrigerated. Store in a cool, dry place; it keeps for months and gets drier and saltier as it ages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSDA inspected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this ham salty?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is dry-cured with salt, the way country ham has been made for two centuries. Soak it 12–24 hours before baking and slice it thin, and it lands where most people like it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need to be refrigerated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Keep it in a cool, dry place until you're ready to cook it. Once cooked, refrigerate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere's mold on the outside. Is that normal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. A little surface mold is normal on an aged country ham. Scrub it off with a stiff brush and warm water before soaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I have to cook it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis ham is meant to be cooked—baked whole or sliced and fried. If you want a country ham to slice and eat as-is, see the prosciutto-style Heritage Dry Cured Country Ham below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew to country ham?\u003c\/strong\u003e Start with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/americanham.com\/products\/country-ham-starter-pack-broadbents\"\u003eCountry Ham Starter Pack\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eWant one you can slice and eat as-is?\u003c\/strong\u003e Try the prosciutto-style \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/americanham.com\/products\/heritage-dry-cured-country-ham\"\u003eHeritage Dry Cured Country Ham\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/americanham.com\/collections\/country-ham\"\u003eExplore more Country Ham →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadbent Country Hams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55505648451752,"sku":"AM-BB-WHOLE-COUNTRY-HAM","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/3869\/5336\/files\/RCTHM.jpg?v=1778168177"},{"product_id":"heritage-dry-cured-country-ham","title":"Heritage Dry Cured Country Ham","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHeritage Dry Cured Country Ham – The Original Frontier Charcuterie\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore prosciutto was shipped here. Before jamón made it to American tables. Before European charcuterie was even an option... there was country ham.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is America's original dry-cured pork, born in Appalachian hills where families salted and hung hams not for craft, but for survival. No fancy curing chambers. No temperature-controlled rooms. Just salt, time, and air — the same method that's kept families alive through brutal winters for centuries before refrigeration was even a concept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is \u003cstrong\u003eheritage breed country ham\u003c\/strong\u003e — made from pasture-raised, old-line pigs like Berkshire, Duroc, and Red Wattle that were raised before industrial farming bred marbling and flavor out in favor of leanness. These are the breeds that built American charcuterie when fat actually meant something. No hormones. No antibiotics. No shortcuts. Just pigs raised on pasture with space, sunshine, and an all-natural diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd this isn't traditional country ham either — the deeply salty kind that's meant for the skillet and usually gets a soak before cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, this is \u003cstrong\u003eprosciutto-style country ham\u003c\/strong\u003e. Lighter cure. Sweeter balance. Aged 12-18 months and lightly smoked for complexity without overpowering the meat. The result is a ham that's meant to be sliced paper-thin and enjoyed — straight onto a board, draped over melon, or layered into biscuits without ever seeing a skillet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the American answer to prosciutto, built with frontier grit and heritage genetics. Salt-cured for preservation. Aged long enough to develop the deep, umami-rich complexity that only time can create. This is what happens when Appalachian tradition meets old-world technique and nobody compromises on the ham.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld World technique. Heritage breed backbone. Built to rival prosciutto, but only in the way that Kentuckians can do it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This ham is prosciutto-style and meant to be sliced paper-thin and eaten uncooked. It's sweeter and lighter than traditional country ham but still boldly flavored. If you're used to grocery store prosciutto, expect more intensity. If you're used to traditional country ham, expect more finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDetails\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole bone-in heritage-breed country ham, prosciutto-style cure, aged 12–18 months, lightly smoked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom Broadbent B \u0026amp; B Foods, Kuttawa, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady to eat: slice paper-thin, no cooking needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips unrefrigerated. Store in a cool, dry place; wrap the cut face and refrigerate once you start slicing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSDA inspected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I cook it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Slice it paper-thin and serve at room temperature, the way you would prosciutto or jamón.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I slice a whole ham this thin?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA long, sharp slicing knife and patience. Trim the skin and fat from the section you're working on, then shave thin slices across the grain. A ham stand helps but isn't required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it salty?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's a lighter, sweeter cure than traditional country ham, but it's still dry-cured pork. Expect more intensity than deli prosciutto, and serve it with melon, cheese, or a buttered biscuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere's mold on the outside. Is that normal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. A little surface mold is normal on an aged ham. Wipe it off with a cloth dampened with vinegar or scrub with a brush before slicing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore on country ham, including the cooking cuts: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/americanham.com\/pages\/how-to-cook-country-ham\"\u003eHow to Cook Country Ham →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrefer a country ham you cook?\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/americanham.com\/products\/whole-country-ham-broadbents-country-meats\"\u003eWhole Country Ham\u003c\/a\u003e is Broadbent's Grand Champion, made for baking whole or frying as steaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/americanham.com\/collections\/country-ham\"\u003eExplore more Country Ham →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadbent Country Hams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55505648418984,"sku":"AM-BB-WHOLE-HERITAGE","price":359.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/3869\/5336\/files\/freepik__a-whole-cured-ham-is-presented-on-a-wooden-cutting__71870.jpg?v=1778168177"},{"product_id":"old-fashioned-boneless-whole-ham-11lb","title":"Old Fashioned Boneless Whole Ham (11lb)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOld-Fashioned Smoked Ham – The Showstopper Your Family Deserves\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the one they’ll talk about all year. The full-size Old-Fashioned Boneless Smoked Ham from Ossian Meats is a commanding centerpiece—slow-smoked over hickory, hand-trimmed, and built for the kind of gatherings where seconds are expected and leftovers are legendary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighing in at approximately 11 pounds, this ham is no side act. It’s the real deal: deeply marbled, richly flavored, and smoked in small batches by a third-generation Indiana smokehouse that knows how to coax out every ounce of flavor. The result is an unforgettable ham with bold, smoky character, a tender bite, and a golden-brown exterior that looks as good as it tastes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarve it thick and hot for the main event, slice it cold for next-day sandwiches, or cube it into breakfast hashes that reset the bar. However you serve it, this ham doesn’t just feed a crowd—it satisfies them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake room at the table—this is the main event.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDetails\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole boneless Old Fashioned smoked ham, about 11 lbs, hand-trimmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully cooked, hickory smoked in small batches by Ossian Smoked Meats, Ossian, Indiana (est. 1946)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServes about 30\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVacuum sealed and ships frozen. Choose \"Ship Now\" or a holiday ship date at checkout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it fully cooked?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Heat it at 325°F, covered, with a cup of water in the pan, about 10–12 minutes per pound until it reaches 140°F inside. Glaze uncovered for the last 15–20 minutes if you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I order for the holidays?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePick the ship date that lands the week you need it. It arrives frozen and needs two to three days to thaw in the refrigerator, so a Wednesday-to-Friday arrival is right for the following week's table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I store it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep frozen until a few days before you need it. Thaw in the refrigerator, then keep refrigerated and use leftovers within about a week. Sliced ham freezes well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from a country ham?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a city ham: wet-cured, fully cooked, mild, and moist. Country ham is dry-cured with salt and much saltier. If you're after the traditional Southern kind, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/americanham.com\/pages\/how-to-cook-country-ham\"\u003ecountry ham guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/americanham.com\/collections\/ham\"\u003eExplore more City Ham →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ossian Smoked Meats","offers":[{"title":"Ship Now – arrives in 3–5 business days","offer_id":55505648550056,"sku":"AM-OS-BNLS-WHOLE-HAM","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ships Mon, Nov 16 – arrives Wed–Fri, Nov 18–20","offer_id":56034223980712,"sku":"AM-OS-BNLS-WHOLE-HAM-NOV16","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ships Mon, Dec 14 – arrives Wed–Fri, Dec 16–18","offer_id":56034224013480,"sku":"AM-OS-BNLS-WHOLE-HAM-DEC14","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/3869\/5336\/files\/3637101166.jpg?v=1790255350"},{"product_id":"old-fashioned-bone-in-smoked-ham-18lb","title":"Old Fashioned Bone-In Smoked Ham (18lb+)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOld-Fashioned Bone-In Smoked Ham – Our Best-Seller. Your Centerpiece.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the ham that built our reputation. Ossian's Old-Fashioned Bone-In Smoked Ham has been their top-selling ham by volume for over 50 years—and for good reason. It's collar cut, a traditional butcher's method that locks in natural juices and maximizes flavor in every bite. The result? A richly marbled, deeply savory ham that holds its shape and delivers every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shank bone stays intact for full flavor and slow-roasting authenticity—and yes, it's perfect for making a proper ham and bean soup once the main event is over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 18–20 lbs average, it's a statement piece, ideal for holidays, gatherings, or anyone who knows the value of real smokehouse craft. These hams are naturally hickory smoked in small batches and ready to cook—not precooked—so you can finish them your way and make the moment your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe award-winner. The table centerpiece. The ham that gets remembered.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDetails\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole bone-in Old Fashioned smoked ham, collar cut, shank bone in, 18–20 lbs average\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHickory smoked in small batches by Ossian Smoked Meats, Ossian, Indiana (est. 1946)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady to cook, not precooked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServes 35 or more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVacuum sealed and ships frozen. Choose \"Ship Now\" or a holiday ship date at checkout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it fully cooked?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This is a smoked, ready-to-cook ham. Bake at 325°F, covered, with a cup or two of water in the pan, about 18–20 minutes per pound until a thermometer in the thickest part (away from the bone) reads 145°F. Rest 15 minutes before carving. Glaze uncovered for the last 20–30 minutes if you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I order for the holidays?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePick the ship date that lands the week you need it. A ham this size needs three to four days to thaw in the refrigerator, so a Wednesday-to-Friday arrival is right for the following week's table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I store it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep frozen until several days before you need it. Thaw in the refrigerator, then keep refrigerated. Save the bone for ham and bean soup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from a country ham?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a city ham: wet-cured, mild, and moist. Country ham is dry-cured with salt and much saltier. 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It's naturally hickory smoked for rich, smoky depth and full character from end to end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for holidays, family gatherings, or any meal that calls for bold, honest flavor without waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll the bold flavor of a bone-in ham—trimmed, refined, and ready for the oven.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDetails\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole bone-in smoked ham with skin and outer fat removed, shank off, about 17 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHickory smoked by Ossian Smoked Meats, Ossian, Indiana (est. 1946)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServes 30 or more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVacuum sealed and ships frozen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I prepare it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBake at 325°F, covered, with a cup or two of water in the pan, until a thermometer in the thickest part (away from the bone) reads the temperature on the package label. 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If you're after the traditional Southern kind, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/americanham.com\/pages\/how-to-cook-country-ham\"\u003ecountry ham guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/americanham.com\/collections\/ham\"\u003eExplore more City Ham →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ossian Smoked Meats","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55505648713896,"sku":"AM-OS-SKLS-HAM","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/3869\/5336\/files\/3637632687.jpg?v=1790262533"},{"product_id":"smoked-ham","title":"Old Fashioned Boneless Ham Half","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOld-Fashioned Boneless Smoked Ham\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classic centerpiece with bold, smoky flavor and no shortcuts. 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If you're after the traditional Southern kind, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/americanham.com\/pages\/how-to-cook-country-ham\"\u003ecountry ham guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/americanham.com\/collections\/ham\"\u003eExplore more City Ham →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ossian Smoked Meats","offers":[{"title":"Ship Now – arrives in 3–5 business days","offer_id":55505649074344,"sku":"AM-OS-BNLS-HAM-HALF","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ships Mon, Nov 16 – arrives Wed–Fri, Nov 18–20","offer_id":56034224079016,"sku":"AM-OS-BNLS-HAM-HALF-NOV16","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ships Mon, Dec 14 – arrives Wed–Fri, Dec 16–18","offer_id":56034224111784,"sku":"AM-OS-BNLS-HAM-HALF-DEC14","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/3869\/5336\/files\/3637159220.jpg?v=1790255369"},{"product_id":"bacon-sampler","title":"Bacon Sampler","description":"\u003ch3\u003e12 Pounds of America's Best Bacon. 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