Cooking Guide
Below are some of our favorite ways to enjoy Thomas Brothers Country Ham. Whether you are serving a whole ham for loved ones or making a quick breakfast, our family and customers know the importance of cooking your country ham right.
Baking
Whole Ham
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Completely skin and trim ham. Soak overnight in cold water.
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Wrap ham completely in heavy aluminum foil, in a manner to retain juices, and pour approximately 1.5 cups of water inside the aluminum wrap.
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Bake at 350º F for approximately 20 minutes per pound. Baking & Pan broil.
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Cook to 160º F internal temperature and serve.
Sliced Ham
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(Optional) Soak ham to reduce the saltiness in a bowl of water for 10-15 minutes if you desire. Then remove slices lightly shaking off excess water.
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Wrap the slices in aluminum foil to preserve the natural juices during the baking.
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Place in a pan and cook in the oven for approximately 30 minutes at 350º F.
Pan Broil or Fry
Whole Ham
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(Optional) Soak ham overnight in cold water if desired to reduce saltiness
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Slice the ham in 1/4" to 3/8" slices, trim the outside edges and score the fat.
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Place the slices in covered frying pan set on medium heat of at least 350º F and cook minimum of one minute on each side.
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Brown on both sides; however, be careful not to overcook as the country ham will become hard.
Sliced Ham
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(Optional) Soak ham to reduce the saltiness in a bowl of water for 10-15 minutes if you desire. Then remove slices lightly shaking off excess water.
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Peel slices apart but do not trim the fat before cooking.
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Place the country ham slices in a covered frying pan set on medium heat and cook a minimum of one minute on each side until the meat is browned.
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Feel free to trim excess fat after the country ham is cooked.
Traditional red Eye Gravy
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Add water or coffee to ham drippings in the pan and stir.
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Cook to 160º F and serve.