We have decided to do a ham for Christmas dinner. My question is...

Bone in or boneless ham. Both have plusses and minuses.

Here's the scenario:

- It will be a small gathering, maybe 5 or 6 people.
- I'm not planning on making soup so a bone is not really needed.
- I do like leftovers to make for lunches and stuff
- Bone in is cheaper although it is not a driver of the decision.

I'm kinda on the fence. I will not vote my preference so I do not poison the well. It's an open discussion.

What is your preference? What say you? Bone in or boneless based on the above variables?

I’mma not a big ham fan but prefer bone-in ‘cause it’s generally more moist and imo, tastier.

Maybe add Ham & Cigar in your topic to keep it cigar related............:-k


Yes Ham & a ceegar of choice.

Bone in Spiral Cut... we do Turkey for Thanksgiving and Ham each year for Christmas...

There are only 3 types the Mrs. will purchase too... I'll get you the names when she wakes up, she's taking her Sat. Afternoon Snooze... LOL

I agree. Also just like with a steak you get tender, tastier meat closer to the bone

^^This…

and……….wrong Forum!!!
RAM being nice about it…….but geeeez Bucky, really?

Must be a smoked ham.

Rocky Patel Ham-let cigar after the meal

Present

I really like ham

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Appleton Bone in Spiral Cut Hams.. Half Shank or Whole Shank... we do the Half Shanks 10-15 people

I could sure go for a hot ham & swiss sammich about now... 😟

When I was a youngster, we would visit family in Germany (we were the first (and only) immigrants to America on either side of my parents’ families)

We were not well to do……….a bit of an understatement.
One of the staple dinners was….
“Black” bread slice, covered with a sharp mustard, Swiss cheese slices, sliced ham, thick cut tomato slices, generously sprinkled with salt and pepper………..this is eaten open faced with knife and fork.
Side dish was a cucumber/potato salad.

Still one of my favorite meals….

Knew some Germans once.. would serve tomato and onion slices on the black bread open faced for a quick snack.... salt and pepper of course... good stuff... 😟