Bone-In Half Ham

Kurobuta Pork

Regular price $99.00
Size: Small

The Kurobuta half bone-in ham is our whole ham cut in half. It offers the same handcrafted quality and amazing flavor in a smaller size.

Family Farm Raised

Family Farm Raised

Hardwood Smoked

Hardwood Smoked

Flash Frozen

Flash Frozen

Details

This is our full-sized Kurobuta bone-in ham cut in half for when you want a smaller quantity. This Snake River ham is fully cooked and 100% purebred heritage Berkshire (Kurobuta) pork for a rich and flavorful experience. 

Our Kurobuta hams are embraced by a large and enthusiastic group of ham lovers. Try one for yourself and you'll understand why. Tender and flavorful with a hint of smoke and a touch of sweetness, these are far superior to other hams. SRF hams are made with our signature family cure and smoked over real hardwood. 

Kurobuta is the Japanese term for “black hog” and refers to animals of the Berkshire variety. Kurobuta pork is highly marbled with a beautiful dark color, firm texture, and naturally delicious flavor. Our animals are treated humanely and are raised on small family farms without hormones using a natural slow feed process.

Average weights:
Small - 6 lbs.
Medium - 7.5 lbs. 
Large - 9.5 lbs.

This is a natural product, and actual weights may vary by +/- .5 lbs.

Cooking Tips

Preparing SRF half bone-in hams is simple and straightforward. One key step is to fully thaw your ham before cooking. Place the ham on a tray and thaw in the refrigerator. Plan ahead, since a half ham can take 2 to 3 days to thaw.

To cook, heat the oven to 325°F. 

Set ham, flat side down in a roasting pan or rimmed baking sheet. Place in the heated oven. Leave in oven until the ham reaches an internal temperature of 140°F when checked in the center of its thickest section. 

Pull the ham from the oven, cover loosely with foil and let it rest for 15 to 30 minutes. 

Ingredients
Cured with water, salt, sodium lactate, sugar, dextrose, sodium phosphates, sodium diacetate, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite, flavorings.
 
This product is gluten free.
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What is Kurobuta Pork?

Kurobuta is a heritage breed with flavor superior to commodity pork. This premium pork is known as Berkshire in England and Kurobuta in Japan, where it is considered the culinary equivalent of Wagyu beef. Kurobuta contains abundant marbling for a heightened flavor profile and higher pH which creates a deep pink color and an increased moisture content. The result is pork with robust juicy flavor, tender texture and a hint of natural sweetness.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much ham per person?

We recommend at least 8 oz. for each person at your table. If you want to have leftovers or your crowd is full of hearty eaters, use 12 oz. for your calculations.

How to smoke a ham

Place the ham directly on the smoker, cover, and allow it to smoke until it reaches an internal temperature of 135°F (approximately 4 hours). 

Once the ham reaches 135°F, brush the entire ham with the glaze. Cover the smoker and allow the glaze to set for 5 minutes. Coat the ham once more with the glaze, cover the smoker, and allow the ham to continue cooking for another 5 minutes. Repeat the glazing process until the glaze is gone or the ham reaches an internal temperature of 140°F.

Remove the ham from the smoker and allow it to rest for 15 to 20 minutes before slicing and serving. 

What is Kurobuta pork?

Kurobuta is the Japanese term for “black hog” and refers to animals of the Berkshire variety, a heritage breed kept pure for hundreds of years. Kurobuta pork is highly marbled with a beautiful dark color, firm texture, and naturally delicious flavor. Our animals are treated humanely and are raised on small family farms in the American Midwest without hormones using a natural, slow feed process.

How does Snake River Farms package and ship their pork products?

We ship our Kurobuta pork products with dry ice, a reusable thermal bag and the most sustainable packaging in the business to keep everything frozen right to your doorstep. Receive in 1 to 3 business days of ordering or schedule for a date in the future. Learn more about packaging and shipping here.

Are Snake River Farms hams fully cooked?

SRF hams are fully cooked, made with our signature family cure and smoked over real hardwood. Tender and flavorful with a hint of smoke and a touch of sweetness, our hams consistently receive top scores in artisan ham comparisons and are featured by celebrity chefs and culinary experts during the holidays or special events.

Overall rating: 4.778545 / 5 from 2172 reviews.

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This Snake River bone-in ham is celebrated for its rich flavor, exceptional quality, and delightful texture. Customers rave about its deliciousness and recommend it highly for family gatherings and holiday dinners. The prompt shipping adds to the overall satisfaction.

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Review highlights

  • "The ham had the right delicate balance of flavor, perfect texture and great ratio of more ham than fat."Anonymous
  • "Ham was awesome and large enough to break down for 2 hams and a big meaty ham bone for navy bean soup."Nc
  • "This ham makes a festive holiday presentation and guests are overwhelmed by its deliciousness, texture and flavor."Anonymous

Reviews

I ordered this ham for

"I ordered this ham for Easter Dinner. It came packaged very well with plenty of ice and it was frozen. It took 3 days to thaw. I cooked this in a slow cooker (recommended by a friend). I packed the bottom of the cooker with plenty of brown sugar placed the ham in flat side down and then covered the ham with with more brown sugar. . I cooked it u til the temperature read 140°. The ham came out unbelievably moist and sweet from the brown sugar. Everyone agreed it was the best tasting ham they had eaten. It was worth every penny I paid for it and can’t wait to order it again."

Paul L. (5/5)

Excellent ham. Tender, juicy, flavorful.

"Excellent ham. Tender, juicy, flavorful. My husband rendered the fat so we can use it in future meals. Since I had my first SRF bone-in ham last Christmas, I have purchased a second one for myself, two for my brother, and for Easter I sent one over to my parents. It is beyond delicious. I cannot go back to regular supermarket/Costco hams."

Christie G. (5/5)

Don’t hesitate. Buy. Eat. Enjoy.

"Don’t hesitate. Buy. Eat. Enjoy. Life is short- eat good ham! Seriously though, this is truly the best ham you can buy. It’s not too salty and perfectly succulent. I have put it on the smoker for an amazing double smoked ham and look forward to using the bone for soup!"

Barbara G. (5/5)

Probably the best ham that

"Probably the best ham that my family and I have ever eaten. Easy to prepare, I glazed it but it wasn’t even necessary. The ham was moist, slightly smoked and full of flavor. Will buy again and again and I’ve tried plenty of mail order hams. This is quality."

Caroline B. (5/5)

The entire family said this

"The entire family said this was the best ham they ever had. It was super good, moist and flavorful. Thank you so much. We will be making purchasing in the future from Snake River Farms. Pete"

Peter W. (5/5)

We loved the Bone-In Half

"We loved the Bone-In Half Ham. You rarely see a ham of any type with fat attached. Fat is what adds flavor. Our ham had some fat, and it was awesome."

James A. (5/5)

This is the second time

"This is the second time ordering our Easter ham and it is just as juicy and flavourful as the first time. The best ham I or any of my guests ever tasted!"

Natalya L. (5/5)

Outstanding ham. Warmed it up

"Outstanding ham. Warmed it up in a sous vide, then seared it off in a 500 degree oven, glazed with an orange maple bourbon sauce. Most delicious Easter ham. I ever had."

William G. (5/5)

I must say that it

"I must say that it was the best ham that I have ever had. Thank you for making our Easter memorable!"

nancy b. (5/5)

It was disappointing. Not as

"It was disappointing. Not as much flavor as expected, and somewhat dry. I would not order again."

Eugenie E. (2/5)

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