The 6 best holiday hams you can order online and get delivered

Here are the best hams you can buy online in 2022
Best heritage ham
Best smoked ham
Best boneless ham
Best honey-glazed ham
Best ham subscription
Best ham for a smaller crowd
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There are few foods more nostalgic and celebratory than baked ham. A gleaming, brown-sugar glazed ham evokes feelings of bounty, holiday cheer, and meals enjoyed with loved ones. For a special occasion, why not splurge a bit for a ham that everyone will remember?

When we say ham, by the way, we’re talking about fully cooked ham, sometimes referred to as “city ham” (for more info on city ham versus country ham, read our FAQ). This type of ham requires minimal prep on your part — just thaw, heat, and serve. Many are also already spiral sliced for added convenience. Keep in mind that large pieces of meat can take a few days to defrost, so be sure to plan ahead.

You’ll notice some overlap in our picks — our best budget ham, for instance, is also boneless. Each pick represents the most standout ham in that category and will blow those supermarket hams out of the water. Learn more about how Insider Reviews tests and researches kitchen products.

Here are the best hams you can buy online in 2022

Best heritage breed ham: Snake River Farms Kurobuta Half Ham, $119 on Snake River Farms
Purebred, humane Berkshire pork, with rich color and flavor.

Best smoked ham: Smoking Goose Pecan Smoked Duroc Ham, from $95 on Zingerman’s
Smooth and complex, thanks to the curing spices and pecan smoke.

Best boneless ham: D’Artagnan Berkshire Best Boneless Smoked Ham, from $77.99 on D’Artagnan
Marbled, tender Berkshire pork that was raised on pasture.

Best honey-glazed ham: Cajun Ed’s Cajun Honey Glazed Ham, $149.95 on Goldbelly
The ideal balance of sweet and spicy.

Best ham for a smaller crowd: Omaha Steaks Duroc Boneless Country Ham, from $59.99 on Omaha Steaks
The perfect size for up to five.

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Best heritage ham

$119.00 FROM SNAKE RIVER FARMS

Why you’ll love it: Purebred, humane Berkshire pork, with rich color and flavor.

Much like using different varieties of grape will lead to two very different red wines, different breeds of pig result in different ham experiences. Industrial meat production generally uses pig breeds that get big quickly and inexpensively. Heritage breeds, on the other hand, generally take longer to mature, but offer a more unique flavor. This humanely-raised ham from Snake River Farms, one of our favorite places to shop for meat online, is 100% Kurobuta, a Berkshire breed. This breed is known for impressive marbling, a more saturated color of meat, and rich flavor. There’s a 6-pound option and an 8 pound, both of which are bone-in and smoked over hardwood for even more flavor. If you’re looking for ham for a special occasion, consider this Kurobuta.

Standard shipping is $9.99 and takes one to three business days. If you’re really in a pinch, overnight shipping is $49.99, but Snake River Farms does not deliver on the weekends.

Best smoked ham

$95.00 FROM ZINGERMAN’S

Why you’ll love it: Smooth and complex, thanks to the curing spices and pecan smoke.

Zingerman’s sources this exclusive offering from the beloved Smoking Goose in Indianapolis. The ham is first procured from nearby Gunther Farms, who raises its heritage Duroc-breed pork on pasture. It’s cured with pepper, coriander, mustard seed, honey, bay leaf, and Shelby Blue Ribbon Cider, a strawberry-rhubarb cider from Indianapolis-based New Day Meadery. Then, it’s smoked over pecan wood, imparting a rounder smoke flavor.

The thing with smoked ham is that it can quickly become all about the smoke. In fact, sometimes the smoke can be a way to distract from the meat’s lack of inherent flavor. This is our pick for the best smoked ham because, while the smoke certainly adds flavor, it’s in concert with the cured flavor of exceptional heritage breed pork.

The basic shipping method is a flat $12.99, with your package arriving four days after ordering. The expedited shipping options are priced based on the cost of your order.

$95.00 FROM ZINGERMAN’S

Best boneless ham

$77.99 FROM D’ARTAGNAN

Why you’ll love it: Marbled, tender Berkshire pork that was raised on pasture.

Longtime food lovers may recognize D’Artagnan, which has been sourcing humane, sustainable meat for more than 35 years, both for ethical reasons and because it believes that it’s more flavorful. Its Berkshire Best Boneless Smoked Ham is a testament to that belief. Another heirloom breed meat, this ham is made from Kurobuta (Berkshire) pork that was raised sustainably on pasture and smoked over applewood. Seasoned with raw cane sugar and sea salt, it’s free of nitrates, nitrites, phosphates, and artificial fillers. Boneless ham, while more convenient, can sometimes be rather tough. This is our boneless pick because it offers the convenience of boneless with exceptional texture.

D’Artagnan ships overnight based on the day you select during check out and the total estimated weight of your order.

Best honey-glazed ham

$149.95 FROM GOLDBELLY

Why you’ll love it: The ideal balance of sweet and spicy.

There’s something so comforting about a honey-glazed ham. For us, it’s less about having a super sweet ham and more about using sweetness as a foil for the super savory, hammy flavors. That’s why the Cajun Ed’s Cajun Honey Glazed Ham is so great. Just a bit of Cajun spice in each bite brings out both the honey and the savory meaty flavors in a way that’s the best of all worlds.

Keep in mind that Cajun Ed’s only ships Monday through Thursday, so place your order early in the week. Otherwise, shipping rates and dates are determined by Goldbelly.

Best ham subscription

$37.36 FROM CROWD COW

Why you’ll love it: Flavorful, Paleo-friendly, and raised with care.

If you love the idea of sustainable meat from smaller farms but don’t have a farmer’s market easily accessible, consider Crowd Cow. It offers meat subscriptions on your schedule, with customizable boxes. If you choose to become a member, you get 5% off, free shipping on boxes over $99, and exclusive access to new releases. If ham for dinner is a hallowed tradition in your home, why not set up a monthly ham delivery?

Crowd Cow sources its ham from Texas-based Pederson Natural Farms, who has been humanely and sustainably raising natural meats since 1992. Its Smoked Bone-In Ham is spiral-sliced, uncured, and has no sugar added. There are no added nitrates or nitrites and no MSG. It’s paleo-friendly, yes, but it’s also delicious and a great sustainable option.

Crowd Cow does not offer expedited shipping, but typically orders arrive in two days. Still, this might not be a good option if you’re in a rush.

Best ham for a smaller crowd

$59.99 FROM OMAHA STEAKS

Why you’ll love it: The perfect size for up to five.

The only issue with some of our other picks is that they’re best suited for a crowd (or for someone with plenty of room for leftovers). If you’re looking for a ham for a smaller group, consider the Omaha Steaks Duroc Boneless Country Ham. Made from Duroc pork, a breed known for its juicy, super savory flavor, this ham is beautifully marbled and slow-smoked for up to eight hours over hickory. This one doesn’t come spiral-spiced, which may make it a little trickier to portion (i.e., you’ll have to slice it yourself), but will make storage easier if you do end up having leftovers.

Shipping takes three to five days from when you order, with two expedited options. Basic shipping costs $19.99 for orders under $148.99.