Hams (2024)

FAQs

How much ham is enough? ›

We recommend 1/4 to 1/3 pounds per person at most, though you can round up slightly for a bone-in ham. If you have leftover country ham, use it on biscuit sandwiches or serve it at breakfast with red-eye gravy.

Plan to serve 1/3 to 1/2 pound per person for a boneless ham. If you have a ton of sides for your ham, you can probably lean more towards 1/3 of a pound, or make another main course, like a holiday pot roast.

The best rule of thumb for ham is to plan about 1/2 pound per person when picking a bone-in ham (it's heavier) and 1/3 pound if boneless.

The folks at the Honeybaked Ham Company have been experts in all things ham since 1957, and they recommend 1/2 pound of ham per person.

If you eat processed and red meat every day, consider cutting down on your portion sizes. Doctors recommend that people who eat too much meat should go down to less than 70 grams per day. This is equal to around 3 slices of ham. Eating less meat will lower your risk of developing cancer.

1/4 - 1/3 lb. per serving of boneless ham. 1/3 - 1/2 lb. of meat per serving of bone-in ham.

On average, serve ham portions at 250-300g per adult. So, if serving 8 adults, try to buy a Christmas ham that is at least 2.5kg.

It doesn't take into consideration what other dishes you are serving or how hungry your guests may be. We recommend you allow 250g-300g of ham per person.

A bone-in ham makes for a great visual presentation on the table, and is perfect for carving. And it's not just there for show — a ham bone is an excellent starter for flavorful soups and stocks. Boneless hams are easier to carve, and better suited for sandwiches. There's no real difference in flavor or texture.

A whole bone-in ham (19lbs average weight) serves up to 30 or 40 people. Definitely the right choice for family reunions and other big get-togethers. A whole boneless ham (6.7lbs average weight) serves roughly 25 people.

How many slices of ham are in 1/4 lb? ›

To say 3 or 4 slices in a quarter pound should be about right. It depends on how it is cooked and how big it is. If you want a specific answer, you must give specific details in your question. How much ham should I put on a ham sandwich?

The shank end (or leg portion) sports that classic ham profile, so it's a good choice for a picture-perfect table. 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.

A question we often get is “How much meat do I need?” The starting rule of thumb is: Boneless Meat: 1/2 lb. per person for adults and 1/4 lb. per person for children.

The general rule of thumb is to purchase two to three ounces of deli meat for each sandwich you will make. Yes, it is that simple. Another rule of thumb is to order more than that by the sandwich or per person for the meal. It's never a bad day when you have too much deli meat.