Buy Ham Online – Raw Ham, Prosciutto and Cooked Ham

Buying Ham: Raw Ham, Cooked Ham, and Smoked Classics

Not all ham is created equal. Depending on whether the meat is air-dried, cooked, or smoked, the texture, flavor, and culinary uses vary. That’s why, when buying ham, it’s worth taking a look at the production method, which you’ll find in each product description.

At Kreutzers, you’ll find raw ham from Italy and Spain, cooked ham, butcher-style smoked ham, and beef ham. The selection ranges from small packages of paper-thin slices to whole hams. The specific weights, ingredients, and shipping information are listed directly on the product.

Which type of ham is right for you?

The differences lie primarily in the production process. Once you understand these differences, it’s easier to choose the right ham for a snack, an antipasto platter, or cooking.

Raw ham: Prosciutto Crudo and Iberian raw ham

Raw ham is cured and air-dried for an extended period without cooking. Prosciutto Crudo is known for its mild, savory Italian flavor and is perfect on its own, with fresh bread, or on an antipasto platter. Iberian raw ham comes from the front leg of the Iberian pig, is aged for at least twelve months, and has a particularly tender and nutty flavor due to its higher fat content.

If you’re looking for a whole piece, the Vulcano Prosciutto—aged for 27 months—is a raw ham cut in one piece, perfect for special occasions.

Smoked Ham: Black Forest, Prague, and Farm-Style Ham

Smoked hams have a stronger, smoky flavor. Black Forest ham is seasoned with salt, sugar, and spices and smoked over beech wood. Prague ham is made from the hind leg, which is dry-cured, hot-smoked, and then slowly braised. Farmer’s ham is cured the butcher’s way, cooked in a net, and smoked over beech wood. It pairs well with hearty bread and rolls.

Cooked ham: Prosciutto Cotto and Prosciutto arrosto

Cooked ham is cooked and has a milder flavor than raw ham. Levoni’s Prosciutto Cotto is a low-fat cooked ham from Italy. Cipressi’s Prosciutto arrosto from Chianti is the Italian version of cooked ham and is sold sliced paper-thin.

Beef Ham

Vulcano beef ham comes from Styrian cattle and is a hearty alternative to pork ham. You’ll find more cuts and specialties made from beef in the category of the same name.

Ham in a whole piece or pre-sliced?

Whether you buy ham in a whole piece or pre-sliced depends on how you plan to use it.

The best way to slice a whole ham is with a long, sharp knife, cutting it into thin slices. The thinner the slice, the more delicate the flavor.

Storing and serving ham

Ham tastes best when allowed to come to room temperature briefly before serving. This allows the flavor to develop much better than when served straight from the refrigerator. Store sliced ham well-wrapped and refrigerated, and use it promptly. With whole hams, only cut off as much as you need at a time.

The shelf life of a product and storage instructions are listed on the respective product page. Follow these guidelines, especially for products that are delivered fresh.

What goes well with ham?

Ham is incredibly versatile: on a snack platter, as part of an antipasti selection, paired with cheese, or as an ingredient in hot dishes. If you’re planning a larger platter, you’ll find matching raw sausage and salami, sausage and jerky, cheese, antipasti, and wine and spirits at Kreutzers. You’ll find bacon, dried meat, and smoked pork loin under “Ham and Smoked Specialties.”

Buy ham online at Kreutzers

If you’d like to buy ham online, you’ll find various varieties and package sizes at Kreutzers, ranging from small sliced portions to whole hams. Origin, curing time, weight, and ingredients vary depending on the product. The relevant details are listed directly in the product description.

Certain hams, such as the whole pieces from Vulcano or the Levoni Prosciutto Cotto, are shipped directly by a delivery partner. As a result, delivery may be delayed by a few days. You’ll find a note about this on the respective product page.

If you’re looking for fresh meat in addition to ham, Kreutzers offers roasts and cuts from Pork as well as steaks for the skillet and grill.