7 Best Spiral Hams You Can Order Online
Get your Easter main ready to go without hitting the grocery store.
Our Top Spiral Ham Picks
- Best Overall: ButcherBox Easter Ham + Bacon Box
- Best Value: Kansas City Steak Co. Spiral Ham with Glaze
- Best Smoked: Berkshire Pork Bone-In Half Spiral Ham
- Best for a Crowd: Omaha Steaks Spiral Sliced Ham
- Best Honey Glaze: Harry & David Spiral Sliced Ham
- Best Maple Glaze: Williams Sonoma Ham with Glaze
- Best for Easter: Pecan Lodge Whole Spiral Sliced Ham
Spring holidays like Easter call for a celebration with family and a special meal. The centerpiece that works whether you're hosting brunch or dinner? A spiral ham. Not only is it a classic and festive offering, but a spiral ham is especially fool-proof considering the bone-in cut’s continuous, even spiral of meat all the way around is great at sealing in the juices. This year, instead of visiting your local butcher and risking a sold-out situation, consider ordering one online. Our editors regularly order meat and seafood online and it allows you to access some of the best quality foods no matter where in the country you live. We’ve rounded up seven of our favorite and most trusted sources for ordering a spiral ham online.
Best Spiral Hams
- Top-quality meat
- Comes with package of bacon
- Only one size
If you’re going to order a spiral ham, why not pair it with uncured bacon, too? Such is the combo you’ll get when you order the Holiday Ham Box from ButcherBox. We’re talking an eight-pound, hickory smoked, bone-in spiral cut ham paired with a 10-ounce pack of uncured bacon, both featuring humanely raised pork that’s free from antibiotics or added hormones. Best of all, shipping is always free.
- Delivery Area Contiguous U.S.
- Shipping Cost Free
- Easy to prepare
- Arrives within two days
- Glaze packet may open in transit, according to reviews
This bone-in spiral ham from Kansas City Steak Co. comes with a honey glaze to give it an added sweetness that goes great with mashed potatoes, green beans, biscuits and any other fix-ins you may have. Plus, it's super easy to prepare since it's pre-cooked and you can just put it in the oven to heat and then serve. You'll even save money on shipping since it's free and will arrive at your doorstep packed in dry ice within two days.
- Delivery Area Contiguous U.S.
- Shipping Cost Free
- Top-quality meat
- Great for anyone looking for a unique ham
- A bit pricey
With a wide variety of options — including fresh and frozen — D’Artagnan is a go-to if you’re splurging this year. This eight to 10 pound Berkshire Pork Bone-In Half Spiral Ham is nearly $100, but this is a good go-to if you’re looking for an exceptionally tender spiral ham with a smoky applewood flavor that’s free of nitrates and phosphates. It’s worth noting, too, that D’Artagnan hogs are pasture-raised without ever receiving hormones or antibiotics from birth.
- Delivery Area Nationwide
- Shipping Cost Varies based on total estimated weight of order, location and the delivery date
- Multiple sizes
- Heat-and-eat preparation
- Can be pricey
Slow-cooked and smoked for up to 24 hours, the spiral hams from Omaha Steaks are reasonably priced and are sure to please, thanks to the brown sugar crust that’s torch-glazed for taste and crunch. Plus, these hams are delivered in gold foil and can satisfy a crowd since the 8 lb. ham serves 12. Simply thaw and serve.
- Delivery Area Contiguous U.S.; available in Alaska, Puerto Rico, Hawaii and Virgin Islands for an additional fee
- Shipping Cost $19.99
- Heat-and-eat preparation
- Comes with glaze
- Only one size
We love that the bone-in, spiral-sliced ham from Harry & David is slow-smoked and pre-cooked, but, unlike other ham deliveries, this one comes with a sweet honey glaze you can add to your liking, whether you want to serve it hot — or cold.
- Delivery Area Contiguous U.S.; available in Alaska, Hawaii and Canada for an additional fee
- Shipping Cost $23.99
- Top-quality meat
- Comes with glaze
- One size
- Expensive
This large glazed ham is a stunning centerpiece for any holiday table. Williams Sonoma's wood-smoked ham comes from a heritage breed of hogs that results in super tender meat and lots of flavor. These glazed hams come with a maple-bourbon glaze that results in a smoky, sweet flavor that balances the saltiness of the meat.
- Delivery Area Contiguous U.S.
- Shipping Cost $24
- Serves between 8-10 people
- Has a sweet glaze
- Expensive
For many families, Easter isn't complete without a dinner with a spiral ham. This nine-pound ham is one of a kind as it's smoked over hickory and oak wood for a rich smoky flavor and then has an apricot molasses glaze for a sweetness that makes each bite savory and sweet. When it comes time to serve, all you have to do is reheat it so you can forgo standing around in the kitchen for hours and spend time with friends and family around the table.
- Delivery Area Nationwide
- Shipping Cost Free
What to Know Before Buying a Spiral Ham
First, What Is a Spiral Ham?
A spiral ham is the rear leg of a pig (AKA a bone-in ham) that has been precooked via salting, smoking or drying. “The word ‘spiral’ refers to how the manufacturer cuts the ham to ensure even slicing,” Ashley Lonsdale, chef for ButcherBox, says.
Next, Consider Size
Before you buy a spiral ham, count your guests to figure out how big of a size you’ll need as, generally, you should plan to serve a half a pound of meat per person. “It’s also an important factor in whether you’re serving other proteins with it,” she says. “For example, if you’re serving other protein such as turkey, chicken or beef that number can come down.”
Finally, Think About Your Cooking Skills
If you're a newer cook or hosting a holiday for the first time, opting for a pre-cooked ham or one that comes with a pre-made glaze can help make the process a lot easier. For something you can customize yourself, you might want to buy the ham without a glaze and make your own at home.
How to Store a Spiral Ham
Most spiral hams will be shipped frozen. Simply thaw the spiral ham in the fridge until you’re ready to heat and serve, Lonsdale says. When you're done with your meal, you can also freeze leftovers if you don't plant eat them right away.
How to Cook a Spiral Ham
It’s all about the glaze, Lonsdale says. “My favorite one to make include maple syrup, allspice and half a habanero thrown in,” she says. “I like that it’s a little spicy!” Another option is an apple cider glaze. “When I’m reheating the ham, I’ll put a little apple cider in the baking dish instead of water to keep it moist,” she says. “On the side, I will mix apple cider, honey, a ton of black pepper and salt and cook it down until that's sticky and sweet and glaze the ham with it.”
How to Carve a Spiral Ham
All you need is a cutting board and a sharp knife. “I slice long generous pieces and work from either end,” she says. “I like to fan it out on a platter and serve it with additional glaze. I’ll also put out some grain mustard or add gherkins or something pickle-y on the side, especially if the spiral ham is the centerpiece.”
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