The 7 Best Mail Order Hams in 2021

Best Overall: D'Artagnan Berkshire Pork Bone-In Spiral Ham

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D’Artagnan was founded in 1985 by Ariane Daguin, the daughter of a French chef who fell in love with foie gras and found an opportunity to produce it domestically. Thanks to partnerships with chefs and restaurants (first in NYC, then across the country), D’Artagnan has reshaped what we think of as good meat in the United States. As such, it’s not really a surprise that the company's ham is fantastic—it’s made with pasture-raised Berkshire pork that’s been smoked over real applewood. It’s tender, juicy, well-marbled, and deserves a spot on your table.

Best Boneless: Omaha Steaks Duroc Boneless Country Ham

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This whole-muscle, expertly butchered ham is slow-smoked for up to eight hours, resulting in a mellow, extra-hammy flavor. Omaha Steaks, which calls itself “America’s Original Butcher” has been famous in the meat industry since the early 1900s. The company is especially known for steak, but this ham gives the brand's beef a run for its money. This ham is boneless and especially juicy and easy to cut. It serves 10, but you're unlikely to have leftovers even if you’re serving fewer than that.

Best Ham and Turkey Combo: Harry & David Sliced Ham and Turkey Sampler

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Maybe half of your family wants turkey and the other half prefers ham. When you just can't decide between the top holiday meats, this sampler saves the day. Harry and David may be best known for its fruit baskets and nut selections, but it's also one of the best places to order meat online, including this pre-sliced ham and turkey combo or a spiral-sliced ham. You can also buy a complete meal, so you won’t even have to worry about side dishes.

Best Black Forest: Diestel Farms Whole Black Forest Ham

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Black Forest Ham originally meant ham from the Black Forest region of Germany (in German: Schwarzwälder Schinken). Today, it generally refers to a type of dry-cured, smoked ham that takes about three months to produce and is flavored with black pepper, coriander, garlic, and juniper berries. This Black Forest ham from Diestel Family Ranch in Sonora, California (a leader in meat production since 1949) by way of Williams Sonoma makes a mean holiday main course, which could also be wonderful for breakfast, on sandwiches, in pasta, and more. It’s 8 pounds and can last in the fridge for 30 days unopened or five days opened. If that’s not enough time, it can be stored in the freezer for up to a year.

Best Overnight Delivery: Stock Yards Prosciutto Cotto Ham Roast

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Looking for something to arrive quickly? The Prosciutto Cotto Ham Roast from Stock Yards can be ordered at the last minute. Prosciutto cotto is Italian dry-cured ham that's known for its versatility—it’s just as great for Sunday dinner as it is for a quick weekday sandwich. After being slow-roasted, it’s infused with rosemary, sage, and juniper for extra flavor, with no nitrates or nitrites or antibiotics. At 4 pounds and 11 ounces, there will be plenty for a feast, plus some leftover.

Best Honey-Glazed: Nueske’s Spiral Sliced Bone-In Ham with Honey Glaze

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If you’re a fan of honey-glazed ham, look no further than the Spiral Sliced Bone-In Ham with Honey Glaze from Nueske’s, the multi-generational Wisconsin-owned premium meat company, which has been producing since 1882. You can trust Nueske’s meat in general, but this ham is something special—it was named one of America’s Best by Ladies Home Journal, it won the Silver Award from the Specialty Food Association, and nabbed the Seal of Excellence at the Wisconsin State Fair.