Best Rays Country Ham in 2026

☆ A TASTE FROM ANOTHER PLACE IN TIME ☆ - You have found it! Most processed ham brands claiming to be Country Ham are very different from our natural air-dried Country Hams as cured for generations on the family farms of Appalachia.

☆ RAY’S RESTAURANTS ORIGINAL STYLE ☆ - Ray Goad was a food service pioneer as the first to serve his famous Country Ham Biscuits in a fast food restaurant.

☆ SURPRISE FRIENDS & FAMILY WITH A GIFT OF COUNTRY HAM ☆ - Sharing of good food is our way of showing we care. A gift of Rays Country Ham will bring them home again.

☆ A TASTE FROM ANOTHER PLACE IN TIME ☆ - You have found it! Most processed ham brands claiming to be Country Ham are very different from our natural air-dried Country Hams as cured for generations on the family farms of Appalachia.

☆ RAY’S RESTAURANTS ORIGINAL STYLE ☆ - Ray Goad was a food service pioneer as the first to serve his famous Country Ham Biscuits in a fast food restaurant.

☆ SURPRISE FRIENDS & FAMILY WITH A GIFT OF COUNTRY HAM ☆ - Sharing of good food is our way of showing we care. A gift of Rays Country Ham will bring them home again

☆ AN ALL-AMERICA FAVORITE☆ - Ray’s Country Ham Biscuit Cuts are from the same quality cuts of ham as our original slices, but perfectly portioned to match-up with biscuits. No food says "Southern" or "comfort” more than Country Ham Biscuits.

☆ A TASTE FROM ANOTHER PLACE IN TIME☆ - Ray Goad was the original pioneer of the fast food “breakfast” serving his famous Country Ham biscuits. Now you can share with your family that traditional flavor of authentic Country Ham Biscuits for family breakfasts every day and for special occasions.

☆ RAY'S ORIGINAL STYLE - PREMIUM QUALITY☆ - The best Country Ham harks back to the way food was preserved on the family farms of Appalachia before electricity and refrigeration. Methods handed from one generation to another curing hams naturally by rubbing them with salt, and sugar, and other spices creating that distinctive taste that can only be described as Country Ham.

☆ CAROLINA COUNTRY HAM ☆ – We follow the traditional methods for curing hams that our family has used for generations. The USDA requires that Country Ham be cured in salt and air-dried until it has lost 18 percent of its weight in water and contains 4 percent salt. As we gently age our hams with ambient temperatures matching the annual seasons, the once humble ham becomes what can only be called a Country Ham, with the addictive taste, aroma, and texture like no other.

☆ AGED SALT & DRY CURED HAM.☆ - Country Ham harks back to how food was preserved for generations on the family farms of the Blue Ridge Mountains before electricity. In the aging process, a benign mold on the ham is typical and expected. Mold is removed by scrubbing the ham with water and a brush. If you love Country Ham, you will find the saltiness is intense and just right. If you are new to Country Ham and don't like strong salty tastes, this Ham might not be for you.

☆ A TASTE FROM ANOTHER PLACE IN TIME☆ - Folks who grew up eating Country Ham give us five-star reviews and tell us that they have "finally found it." But our story also attracts those who are expecting their Mother's City Ham, and we are just as disappointed as they are when they don't like it. Bon Appétit Magazine says it best: "To Southerners and pork devotees, Country Ham is legendary: an exquisite dry-cured artisanal meat rivaling prosciutto in its rosy-hued perfection."

☆ CAROLINA COUNTRY HAM ☆ – This SLICED whole bone-in Country Ham has been naturally dry-cured with salt, pepper, sugar, brown sugar, nitrites, and nitrates, without smoking. It is then vacuum-packed and suitable for shipping without refrigeration. However, because it is pre-sliced, IT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR BAKING, and once opened, it should be cooked or double-wrapped in portions for refrigeration or freezing.

☆ FINALLY,—A SLICED WHOLE BONE-IN COUNTRY HAM ☆ – We often get calls asking where can I get my Rays Whole Bone-in Country Ham sliced on a butcher’s meat saw. We now offer this perfectly SLICED Whole Ham with a full 16 lb. of prime center slices with untrimmed fat, end slices and biscuit cuts, including the hock, perfect for seasoning your favorite recipes.

☆ A TASTE FROM ANOTHER PLACE IN TIME ☆ - Folks who grew up eating Country Ham give us five-star reviews and tell us that they have "finally found it." But our story also attracts those who are expecting their Mother's City Ham, and we are just as disappointed as they are when they don't like it. Bon Appétit Magazine says it best: "To Southerners and pork devotees, Country Ham is legendary: an exquisite dry-cured artisanal meat rivaling prosciutto in its rosy-hued perfection."

☆ READY-TO-BAKE COUNTRY HAM ☆ – You ask for it. We now offer an authentic premium whole bone-in aged naturally dry-cured, Country Ham, in Rays Original Blue Ridge Mountain style, custom butchered, vacuum sealed, and ready to oven BAKE-IN-BAG! You will be a hero when the centerpiece of your special dinner is a Baked Country Ham that is nothing less than America’s Best!

☆ AGED SALT & DRY CURED HAM.☆ - Country Ham harks back to the way food was preserved from one generation to the other on the family farms of the Blue Ridge Mountains before electricity and refrigeration. If you love Country Ham, you will find the saltiness is intense and just right. If you are new to Country Ham and don't like strong salty tastes, this Ham might not be for you.

☆ PRE-SOAKING☆ - Saltiness is an expected element of the authentic salt-cured Country Ham experience. For those wishing to moderate that saltiness, we recommend pre-soaking your otherwise Ready-to-Bake Country Ham for 24-48 hours in cold water, changing the water every 6 to 8 hours.

MADE WITH 100% PREMIUM BEEF: Made with lean cuts of 100% premium beef, each beef steak is marinated in our special blend of herbs and spices. They're an epic protein snack you're sure to crave

FULL OF FLAVOR : Jack Link's Premium Cuts Beef Steak is an original Jack Link's product based on his great-grandfathers old-world recipes. It's a premium slice of beef seasoned with that special blend of spices and slow smoked over hardwoods.

EXCELLENT SOURCE OF PROTEIN: Talk about a protein snack. 11 grams of protein per serving from a deliciously tasty beef steak.

Tray of boneless, skinless chicken thighs weighing 2 pounds

100% Natural: Minimally processed, with no artificial ingredients

No added hormones or steroids

Canned luncheon meat brand

Fully cooked canned pork with ham

6 simple ingredients; 0 grams trans fat per serving; 0 grams sugar per serving

Fully cooked canned pork with ham

0 grams trans fat per serving; 1 gram sugar per serving

9 grams of protein with 110 calories per serving

One 9 oz package of Hillshire Farm Ultra Thin Sliced Deli Meat, Black Forest Ham

Sliced deli meat is made with perfectly seasoned, slow roasted ham

Black Forest deli ham has 60 calories per serving and no added nitrites or nitrates, except for those naturally occurring in sea salt and celery juice powder

Canned luncheon meat brand

Fully cooked canned pork with ham

0 grams trans fat per serving; 1 grams sugar per serving

One 16 oz variety pack of Ultra Thin Sliced Deli Lunch Meat, Honey Roasted Turkey Breast and Smoked Ham

Includes one pouch of Honey Roasted Turkey Breast and one pouch of Smoked Ham

Juicy, flavorful, and 97% fat-free

Applegate, Organic Uncured Black Forest Ham, 6oz

No Antibiotics or Added Hormones

No Chemical Nitrites or Nitrates

9-ounce tray of sliced black forest uncured ham

No nitrates or nitrites added except for those naturally occurring in cultured celery powder

Raised without added hormones

#1 canned luncheon meat brand

Fully cooked canned pork with ham

0 grams trans fat per serving; 0 grams sugar per serving

Fully cooked, ready to eat meat chunks

Gluten free and nutritious; perfect for a quick tasty meal

90 calories per serving

Shelf stable; does not require refrigeration until after it's opened

25% less sodium

Fully cooked canned pork with ham

One 9 oz. tray of Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Uncured Honey Ham Lunch Meat

Our honey uncured ham deli meat has no artificial preservatives, see back panel for ingredients to support quality

Sliced honey ham contains no nitrates or nitrites added, except those naturally occurring in cultured celery juice

Applegate, Natural Uncured Black Forest Ham Family Size, 10.5oz

No Antibiotics or Added Hormones

No Chemical Nitrites or Nitrates

Fully cooked and 100% natural (minimally processed, no artificial ingredients) ham

10 grams of protein and 70 calories per serving

No added nitrates or nitrites except for those naturally occurring in celery and cherry powder

Premium Sliced Honey Maple Ham

Dietz & Watson Healthier Lifestyle Item

Certified by the Celiac Sprue Association as Gluten Free

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Premium Sliced Gourmet Lite Ham

Dietz & Watson Healthier Lifestyle Item

Certified by the Celiac Sprue Association as Gluten Free

Applegate, Natural Uncured Black Forest Ham, 7oz

No Antibiotics or Added Hormones

No Chemical Nitrites or Nitrates

Fully Cooked Flavor - The legendary artisan taste of Smithfield ham, now comes in a number of fully cooked options for your convenience.

Great for Every Occasion - Whether you are preparing an extravagant meal for the holidays, or a simple Tuesday night dinner, our ham steaks are the perfect choice.

Quick and Convenient - Our fully cooked meats are the perfect food for those hectic weeknight meals or a last-minute weekend get together. With over 20 delicious cuts and flavors, we have you covered.

Applegate, Organic Oven Roasted Chicken Breast, 6oz

No Antibiotics or Added Hormones

No Chemical Nitrites or Nitrates

Premium Sliced Off The Bone Ham

Dietz & Watson Healthier Lifestyle Item

Certified by the Celiac Sprue Association as Gluten Free

365 by Whole Foods Market products give you that dance-down-the-aisles feeling, virtual aisles too! Our huge range of choices with premium ingredients at prices you can get down with makes grocery shopping so much more than tossing the basics in your cart.