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FAQ HAMS
Boneless vs. Bone-In
All varieties of ham are either bone-in or boneless. While bone-in hams are traditionally considered more elegant and boneless are easier to serve, both taste great. Bone-in hams are available in a variety of shapes - whole or as a shank or butt half. This type of ham has a superior taste and texture because the natural muscles, fat and bones are undisturbed. Bone-in and boneless hams keep for several weeks in their original packaging in the refrigerator.Cooked vs. Uncooked
All of our hams are fully cooked. If desired, our hams can be served directly from the refrigerator without heating. To warm, simply unwrap and heat at 325°, one hour for a half ham and two hours for a whole ham.Lean Profile of Ham
Ham's lean nutritional profile is reason to celebrate this classic pork cut. Each 3 ounce serving of extra-lean ham contains 5 grams of fat and 124 calories, which is comparable to a boneless, skinless chicken breast. Ham is pork leg meat that has been cured, and since the leg muscle is a well-exercised part of the hog, ham is surprisingly low in fat.HOW DO I COOK THE HAM? Our smoked hams are fully cooked and ready to eat, but we recommend warming your ham for serving. Place the ham in a 325-degree oven and warm for 10 minutes per pound. Let the ham rest for 20 minutes before carving. While the ham is resting, we suggest that you also take a nap. When warming a Spiral Sliced Ham, wrap the ham tightly in foil and follow the above instructions. Be careful not to overcook your ham! HOW DO I COOK THE TURKEY? Like our ham, our turkeys are smoked and suggest warming before enjoying. We recommend wrapping the bird in foil, then place it into a 300-degree oven and cook for about 10 minutes per pound. Remember to remove the stockinet and plastic wrapping first! WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO THAW A HAM OR TURKEY? The best and safest way is to place your ham or turkey in the refrigerator to thaw. Allow for two days. If you find yourself in a hurry, you may thaw the bird or meat in a cold water bath, never hot water. HOW LONG WILL MY HAM OR TURKEY KEEP ONCE I COOK IT? After cooking, your ham and turkey will keep for 10 days in the refrigerator. Be sure to wrap tightly with foil! In some Eastern cultures, the leftovers are buried in the backyard and allowed to "age". This is known as a Thousand Year Turkey. We don't recommend you try this. LEFTOVER SUGGESTIONS? Sandwiches, of course! But if you are feeling creative, click on our recipe icon and give us your name and email address. HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE FOR MY ORDER TO ARRIVE? Since we sell perishable products, all our products are shipped Second Day Air. We will ship your order on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday to insure that your product arrives before the weekend. HOW SHOULD I STORE MY HAM OR TURKEY BEFORE I COOK IT? The best way is to freeze your order immediately. This will keep for six months, although in the best interest of your appetite, eat as soon as possible, then order another! HOW DO I CARVE A HAM? 
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