Rare Breed Christmas Leg Ham on the Bone
Our signature, cooked rare breed Christmas ham on the bone. Each rare breed pork leg pork leg is brined for 48 hours then smoked over German Beechwood for depth of flavour. Moist, delectable and savoury are just a few ways to describe our hams.
Learn our best technique for glazing your ham.
A Meatsmith glazed ham is prepared by our team of chefs. After being brined and smoked over German Beechwood, the rind is removed and the ham scored. We then burnish the ham with a glaze of brown sugar and port. Cloves are included for you to stud your ham at home, adding festive flair. This process costs an additional $65.
Christmas items are available for home delivery and click & collect from December 16 to 24.
Christmas leg ham on the bone, Melbourne
For many families, the Christmas ham is the centrepiece of the table. Our rare breed Christmas leg ham on the bone is made from Victorian free range pork, brined for 48 hours and smoked over German Beechwood for deep, savoury flavour. It arrives fully cooked, so it's ready to glaze, serve and enjoy.
Each ham weighs a minimum of 6.75kg and feeds up to 25 people, which makes it a great choice for big Christmas gatherings. It's also gluten free. Choose unglazed ($310) or glazed ($375). Order online for home delivery or click & collect from 16 to 24 December. See our Christmas delivery zones.
Glazed or unglazed ham on the bone
Our chefs glaze the ham for you for an additional $65. After brining and smoking, the rind is removed, the ham is scored and burnished with a brown sugar and port glaze, and cloves are included for you to stud the ham at home. If you'd rather glaze it yourself, add our Meatsmith festive ham glaze and follow our guide to glazing your Christmas ham.
How to carve ham on the bone
After glazing, let the ham cool slightly, then place it glazed side up on a board. Start slicing thin pieces from the thinnest part of the joint with a sharp knife, working around the bone. Only carve what you need on the day. Our full guide covers how to prepare, carve and glaze a whole ham.
How to store ham on the bone
Your ham is vacuum sealed, so check the packaging for the use-by date. Once opened, store it in the fridge wrapped in a ham bag. Soaking the bag in a vinegar and water mix helps the ham stay fresh for longer.
Planning the rest of your feast? Explore our full Christmas range.
