charcuterie ham

Pack sizes vary by format: deli-sliced packs are commonly around 8–16 ounces, while larger formats such as spiral-cut, half, or bone-in hams are sold by the pound with net-weight ranges shown on the label (examples include roughly 6.5–12 lb or 7.5–10.5 lb).

Packages labeled “uncured” commonly state “no added nitrates or nitrites,” and include a note that naturally occurring nitrates/nitrites may be present from ingredients such as celery powder or sea salt.

Remove all packaging and follow the package directions. General guidance on the labels advises heating at a low oven temperature (about 275°F) for roughly 10–12 minutes per pound until heated through, then increasing oven temperature to about 425°F to brown and set a glaze. Mix any included glaze packet with about 2 tablespoons hot water, brush the glaze on the ham, and return to the oven for the final ~8 minutes.

Stored tightly wrapped or in a sealed container, leftover ham will keep about 3–5 days in the refrigerator.

Deli ham slices are sold pre-sliced ultra-thin in fully cooked, ready-to-eat packs with the net weight printed on the package — commonly around 8–9 ounces for a single pack.