What do you consider one of the better grocery store hams?

I usually try to get a Smithfield.

The Member's Mark 1/4 ham is one of the best I've ever had. I like Hormel, but the MM is markedly better to me. It's a nice change up from sandwich sliced ham- great for making homemade lunchables.

Know your hams:

(worst) ham and water product < ham, water added < ham with natural juices < ham (best). It's on the label.

In a grocery store, you will probably not find a ham that is not at least "with natural juices". Adding water increases the weight at low cost, and hams are sold by the pound.

A "ham with natural juices" can be pretty good. A real ham is best. The only brand I am sure of is Conecuh, but you have to drive to Evergreen, AL to get one. We used to get them in grocery stores here around the holidays. You can order one on the internet. Pricey, but worth it if you like ham. Don't let an amateur cook it.

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You sure about that? The Hormel ham that you get the "free" turkey with is $2.99 a pound.

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That's the spiral sliced ham I've seen advertised in both Winn-Dixie and Rouses lately.

I got a Chisesi ham last week for $4.99 a lb.

Smithfield is owned by China!!!!

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This is what I use. I just buy a whole one from the deli. Unfortunately, it's way more expensive this way. It's worth it though.

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So, they don't carry Chisesi hams in the meat cases because it's probably 30+% more from the deli counter. I shop Rouses near me and have found whole, and half hams in their meat cases.

For Christmas I got a pretty good Hormal ham from Rouses for .97 a pound. That was great for a $9.50 ham.

Fricks with bone "in natural juices." Not many places carry them.

I like to make pulled ham for the holidays.

anything not spiral cut