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Searching for an old-fashioned tasting ham that’ll take you back (in the best way, of course)? You’ll definitely want to order Nueske’s Spiral Sliced Bone-In Ham.
This thinly sliced ham has a deep, rich smoky flavor to it that “tastes like a local butcher smoked it fresh,” according to Catherine Ward. But this ham offers much more complexity than just plain smoke. “There’s a sweetness here—applewood—that doesn’t taste like added sugar but the sweetness of wood,” she explains. And she’s got a great palette—Catherine pegged the wood used to smoke this ham blindly!
While our team enjoyed this ham hot out of the oven, Catherine also suggests that it would be a tasty addition to sandwiches at your next picnic. Don’t be afraid to buy the whole ham at Neuske’s—you’ll find plenty of uses for leftovers.
While you’re shopping, be sure to pick up a pack or two of Neuske’s bacon; it’s one of our Test Kitchen’s favorites.
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How you season a ham is entirely up to you. Some people prefer a sweeter glaze and pineapple rings on top while others like ham with a bit of a kick. If your taste buds fall in the spicy camp, try Harry & David Spiral-Sliced Ham.
Slices of this ham, which can be delivered right to your door, have a great savory flavor and tender texture (with a slight chew) that everyone wants from their ham dinner. This Harry & David ham had a bit of a smoky flavor that really paired well with the spicy glaze brushed on the exterior.
Outside of giving the ham a bit of a kick, Catherine explains that the flavorful glaze gives the exterior “a lovely mahogany edge” that looks tempting to slice into.
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While spiral cut hams are easy to bake and serve, you may prefer to carve a ham yourself. If that’s the case, our Test Kitchen recommends Smithfield Hardwood Smoked Ham.
This ham had a great savory pork flavor with a touch of salt that’s not overwhelmed by smoke or sweet glazes.
What really sets this Smithfield ham apart, though, is the texture. According to Ellen Crowley in the Test Kitchen, this ham “can be shredded very easily.” That means not only is this ham tender and delicious to eat alongside homemade rolls during the holidays but a great option for making pulled ham or using ham leftovers in dishes like scalloped potatoes or eggs.
Though with the just-right texture and balanced flavor, we’re not sure you’ll have many leftovers left!