I've got a canned ham question. Our church is doing a Christmas dinner drive for the less fortunate and I volunteered to donate canned ham. a) The only place I've found them had them refrigerated. The reason we were told to get canned hams is because they don't need refrigeration. What's the truth?b) Only one store, Food Maxx, has had any and not enough for our effort. Where have you guys/gals seen them?

Doesn't really help, but I can't remember the last time I saw a canned ham. Not that I've been looking for one, but still...I agree; don't see why it would need refrigeration.

Dave, hams will be labeled "keep refrigerated" if they require it. Most larger canned hams now require refrigeration.Try Walmart Canned hamThank you for helping the less fortunate. Merry Christmas!

They come two ways; un-refridgerated and refridgerated. Canned hams that require refridgeration are not cooked at high enough temps to survive on the shelf. How you buy it is how it needs to be stored.

DAK hams don'trequire refrigeration until opened. http://www.plumroseusa.com/product_page.php?id=6

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coolbreeze01
Explorer
Dec 15, 2014
Ron3rd wrote:
coolbreeze01 wrote:
Seems like 3+ lb canned hams have always been in the refrigerated section.
Not an expert, I don't care for them, but enjoy giving them away.

Good on ya Dave.

You can do some interesting stuff with the canned hams and they have sort of a "spam" personality to them (if you like spam of course).

I do have 3 cans of spam in the pantry for an emergency, but prefer bone in ham. Cooks brand has been consistently good.
Steve_B_
Explorer
Dec 13, 2014
We have used the Krakaus Polish canned hams in the past, and they are surprisingly good. It's the only canned ham I will buy. They some in two sizes, I believe. I've had other canned hams that were more like Spam than ham.
Leo_Benson
Explorer
Dec 12, 2014
how much do they cost? Maybe you could skip the canned ham and give a grocery store gift certificate for that amount and the recipients can chose their own fresh meat? Probably more appealing and healthier than those canned hams?
Ron3rd
Explorer III
Dec 11, 2014
coolbreeze01 wrote:
Seems like 3+ lb canned hams have always been in the refrigerated section.
Not an expert, I don't care for them, but enjoy giving them away.

Good on ya Dave.

You can do some interesting stuff with the canned hams and they have sort of a "spam" personality to them (if you like spam of course).
s1214
Explorer
Dec 11, 2014
I would ask at the local grocery store if they can special order a case or two for you. I know my locally owned store has special ordered a number of things and usually charge their cost. (no stocking or storing unused).
swtgran
Explorer
Dec 11, 2014
Aldi's usually sells small canned hams.
SWMO
Explorer
Dec 11, 2014
Well maybe you can find a supplier that is sympathetic and will give you break on them. We can all hope any way.
I wonder if the US distributor could help in some way? If nothing else point to someone who might help you out.
Super_Dave
Explorer
Dec 11, 2014
Thanks for all the responses. This has turned into a real debacle. We're looking for around 70 and found 12 at one Wal Mart. It looks like we are going to have to start ordering them online. You know what they say, no good deed goes unpunished.
Shortie1915
Explorer
Dec 11, 2014
The DAK hams used to be really good and just right for a family of 3 - me, my dog and cat! Shortie
coolbreeze01
Explorer
Dec 10, 2014
Seems like 3+ lb canned hams have always been in the refrigerated section.
Not an expert, I don't care for them, but enjoy giving them away.

Good on ya Dave.

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