Spiral Slicing

Spiral Slicing is a method of slicing the meat around and around the bone in a spiral manner so that the slices remain in place, and any cut made lengthwise releases the slices. 99% of the hams we sell are spiral sliced.

Removing Spiral Slices from your Honey Baked Ham

On a Half Ham

First cut around the center bone with a narrow knife to release the slices from the bone. Next, cut lengthwise back through the spiral slices, (Cutting through the natural muscle lines will give you thirds of full slices to serve.)

On a Whole Ham
Cut slices off the butt end, the rounder end, of the ham. (THIS SECTION IS NOT SPIRAL SLICED.) After further removing several of the spiral slices, the end of the aitch bone will be visible. With a good grip, a sharp knife point, and a twist, the aitch bone can be removed. The large center slices are now accessible and may be removed as on a half ham. If you prefer to start cutting from the shank end, run your knife lengthwise along the center bone all the way to the butt end. Again you should make a couple of the cuts to serve half or third slices.


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cut off the center bone of a half Honey Baked Ham

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