Which is the better half of a ham?
The meat tends to be leaner and it has one long bone, which makes carving easier. The butt end (the top half of the ham) has more tender, fattier meat, lending a richer flavor.
What is a quarter ham?
Hand-selected and trimmed, cured in their own natural juices and double-smoked over real hickory wood, our Quarter Sliced Hams have all the same great flavor of our Whole Ham, but in a smaller, 1.5- to 2-lb. size that’s conveniently pre-sliced for everyday use.
What is a 1/4 ham?
Rest the ham 5 minutes, before slicing and serving. Note: 1/4 hams (a whole, boneless ham cut into 4 pieces) are available in the meat department.
What is a full half ham?
Hams, which are basically the hind end/leg of a pig, are sold either whole or half. The butt half is the upper part of the ham. This is mostly “rump” which, in turn, makes this part more fatty but also more tender and flavorful. The shank half is the lower end, which means it is more leg and less fatty.
What is the best cut of ham to buy?
The shank end has the classic ham look, while the butt has more usable meat. No matter the cut, we strongly recommend bone-in. Better flavor and texture.
What is the best ham to bake?
WHAT IS THE BEST HAM TO BUY? For ultimate flavour and a juicy result, aim for a fully cooked bone-in ham. The best ham we baked during testing is the half leg pictured (shank end of the leg). The other type of ‘half leg’ which is the butt end (shaped like a dome) contains part of the hip bone and is harder to carve.
What size is a quarter ham?
Spiral Sliced Ham (Bone-In and Boneless) Heating Instructions:
| Ham Size | Weight | Servings |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter | 3 to 4 1/2 lbs. | 6 to 8 |
| Half | 7 to 9 lbs. | 12 to 16 |
| Whole | 14 to 18 lbs. | 24 to 32 |
How much is a quarter ham at HoneyBaked hams?
Honey Baked Ham
| Bone-In Half Ham | $8.39 |
|---|---|
| Bone-In Quarter Ham | $9.49 |
| By The Slice | $14.49 |
What is the best ham to buy?
Here are the best hams you can buy online in 2021
- Best ham overall: Melissa Cookston’s Memphis BBQ Double-smoked Spiral Cut Ham.
- Best heritage breed ham: Snake River Farms Kurobuta Half Ham.
- Best boneless ham: D’Artagnan Berkshire Best Boneless Smoked Ham.
- Best smoked ham: Smoking Goose Pecan Smoked Duroc Ham.
What is the best cut of ham to bake?
What kind of ham do I buy for Thanksgiving?
A boneless ham may also be the best ham for Thanksgiving, as it’s so easy to serve when you already have a turkey to carve…and the sandwiches are perfect for the evening football game!