![]() ![]() Bone-in or boneless?Ī boneless ham costs more than shank and butt portions, but there's also less waste and you will get more servings. Personally, I prefer the flavor of the shank end, which isn't as fatty. It's easier to carve, has less fat and costs less. A ham labeled "shank end" is larger so you'll get more servings out of it. Carving can be an issue with the butt end because of its irregularly shaped aitch bone. It typically costs a bit more and is fattier and meatier. ![]() A ham labeled "butt end" comes from the upper thigh, closer to the hip. The answer is purely a matter of preference, though the taste and cost are factors to consider. For a boneless ham, figure about ¼ pound per person, or more for leftovers. With a bone-in ham, plan on ⅓ to ½ pound of meat per person (or 2 to 3 servings per pound), or more if you want leftovers. But if you're feeding a lot of people, you might consider it. That's a large hunk to wrestle with in a roasting pan, which is why you'll find so many half hams (whole hams cut in half). More: Restaurants serving Easter brunch, dinner or offering take out Should I buy a whole or a half ham? How much ham will I need per person?Ī whole ham typically weighs more than 10 pounds. More: Grocery prices to go even higher: How much USDA predicts More: Food, grocery costs hit another 40-year high as prices spike 10% Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about ham along with one of our favorite recipes from the Free Press recipe archives.
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