Which Spiral Ham Is the Best?

Our winner: HoneyBaked, which was flavorful and consistently moist and tender. The Ratings give details from taste tests in which our experts sampled three hams per brand.

How do you pick a good spiral ham?

Go for meat labeled ham (quite costly) or ham with natural juices (next best). Be wary of ham, water added and ham and water product. You're paying for water weight, and the meat will be bland and spongy. Cut A whole ham serves 30, so most people buy a half.

What is the best ham to buy?

Here are the best hams you can buy online in 2021
  • Best ham overall: Melissa Cookston's Memphis BBQ Double-smoked Spiral Cut Ham.
  • Best smoked ham: Pecan Smoked Duroc Ham.
  • Best honey-glazed ham: Cajun Ed's Cajun Honey Glazed Ham.
  • Best heritage breed ham: Snake River Farms Kurobuta Half Ham.
James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.