Ham
Every Season, Every Menu
Gordon Food Service®
So many options, they’ll never get bored.
With the broad assortment of hams available from Gordon Food Service, you have an option for every
recipe. From focaccia pizza to classic strudel, ham is no longer merely a holiday standby—it’s a year-round
menu staple. Our ham selection offers all the variety you’ll need to create a savory repertoire of recipes
that are sure to satisfy.
• Ideal for carving stations
• Water added
• Ham and water
• Classic carving shape
• Great for premium
sandwiches
• Whole muscle
• Multipiece
• Natural juices
• Natural juices
• Whole muscle
• Shaped for consistent
slicing
• Flavorful cures that your
customers will love
• Completely boneless for
100% yield
• Hardwood-smoked
• Hardwood-smoked
• Versatile for all menu
applications—breakfast,
lunch, and dinner
• Versatile for all menu
applications—breakfast,
lunch, and dinner
• Fully cooked and ready
to use
• Fully cooked and ready
to use
• Natural bite and uniform
old-fashioned flavor
• Whole muscle
• Hardwood-smoked
• Hardwood-smoked
• Consistent flavor, texture,
and weight
• Consistent flavor, texture,
and weight
• Fully cooked and ready
to use
• Fully cooked and ready
to use
Boneless Ham Shapes
A full line of savory hams are perfect for profits any time of day.
All are simple to prepare and right at home on any menu.
Pit Style, Teardrop or Pear Shape
Whole muscle. Features old-fashioned
appearance with a higher yield than bonein hams. Ideal for carving traditional ham
steaks and buffet lines. Hams should be
heated before serving.
Flat Ham or Buffet Ham
Whole muscle, consistent shape. These
hams provide good plate coverage and
flexible portion control, making them ideal
for entrée applications.
Round: Large or Small Diameter
Whole muscle, consistent shape. Large
hams are very versatile; smaller products
are good for breakfast and deli serving.
Rectangular or Squared Ham These fully cooked hams offer 100% yield
and consistency for slicing or deli shaving.
Natural Flat or D-Shaped
Whole muscle. These hams appear less
processed and offer great plate coverage
and eye appeal.
Endless Hams
Best slicing yield because both ends are
removed. Consistent shape throughout.
Ham Classifications
Natural Juices
A ham labeled “ham with natural juices” contains at least
18.5% protein and has had a small amount of water added
when cured. Its cured weight cannot be more than 8% higher
than its uncured weight.
This ham is moister and has a smoother texture, making it a
popular choice for a special dinner or premium sandwich.
Water Added
A ham labeled “ham—water added” contains at least
17% protein and has no more than 10% added solution.
Its cured weight cannot be more than 8% higher than its
uncured weight. The added water content makes this ham
more versatile.
This ham is commonly used for steaks and slices.
Ham and Water
A ham product that is less than 17% protein and can contain
any amount of water. The water content must be clearly stated
on the label as a “% of added ingredients.”
This type of ham is great for thin slicing to use in sandwiches.
Natural-Seamed or Close-Trimmed: What’s the Difference?
Each of our hams is carefully hand-crafted to ensure
quality and consistency each and every time. We use a
few different processing methods that help to achieve
the variety and features that you’ve come to expect from
Gordon Food Service®.
Close-Trimmed
Process: Each bone-in ham is hand-processed to remove
the bone. All included muscles are separated and
closely trimmed of fat before the ham is shaped and
hardwood-smoked.
Natural-Seamed
Process: Each bone-in ham is hand-processed
to remove the bone. All included muscles are left
intact with their natural seams, and they are partially
trimmed of fat before the ham is shaped and
hardwood-smoked.
Distinction: Hams are very lean for a pleasing appearance
and flavor. Results in a great whole-muscle ham.
Distinction: Small cover fat provides a rich flavor and helps
protect from drying. Provides a natural whole-muscle ham
with all muscles lined up in the same direction.
Close-Trimmed (Multipiece)
Process: Each bone-in ham is hand-processed to
remove the bone. Muscle portions are separated and
closely trimmed of fat before the ham is shaped and
hardwood-smoked.
Distinction: Lean hams that provide consistent value.
Reorder No.
Description
Case Pack
Processing
Method
Sugar-Cured
Muscles
Gordon Signature® Whole-Muscle Premium Ham
850004*
Hickory-Smoked Pit Ham
2/11 lb. avg.
N/S
I/O/S
Brickman’s® Whole-Muscle Premium Hams
130036
Honey-Cured Round Ham
2/8 lb. avg.
N/S
•
I/O
130044
Bavarian Honey Round Ham
2/8 lb. avg.
N/S
•
I/O
849448
Hickory-Smoked Round Ham
2/8 lb. avg.
N/S
•
I/O
172671
Virginia-Style Ham
2/8 lb. avg.
N/S
859559*
4"x 6" Square Slicing Ham
2/12 lb.
C/T
I
•
I/K
GFS® Whole-Muscle Hams
741361
Smoked Classic Pit Ham
2/13 lb. avg.
N/S
I/O/K/S
503751
Smoked Pit Ham
2/15 lb. avg.
C/T
I/O/S
559024
Smokehouse Pit Ham
2/10 lb. avg.
C/T
179906*
Smoked Classic Round Ham
2/13 lb. avg.
N/S
I/O/K/S
134155*
Smoked Round Ham
2/11 lb. avg.
C/T
I/O/K
291370
Smoked Round Slicing Ham
2/12 lb. avg.
C/T
O/O
291390
Smoked Round Half Slicing Ham
4/6 lb. avg.
C/T
O/O
595683
Smokehouse Round Ham
2/12 lb. avg.
C/T
299391*
Smoked Classic Mini Flat
Buffet Slicing Ham
2/13 lb. avg.
N/S
I/O/K
222577
Smoked Classic Flat Buffet Ham
2/12 lb. avg.
N/S
I/O/K
291400
Smoked Flat Buffet Ham
2/10 lb. avg.
C/T
O/O
605301*
Smokehouse Flat Buffet Ham
2/12 lb. avg.
C/T
222569
Smoked 5" Round Slicing Ham
2/11 lb. avg.
C/T
I/O/K
271527*
Smoked 4" Round Slicing Ham
2/9 lb. avg.
C/T
I/O/K
Brown
Brown
Brown
I/O/K/S
I/O/K
I/O/K
Kitchen Essentials Hams
®
595675*
Smokehouse Round Ham
2/12 lb. avg.
C/T
(Multipiece)
Brown
K
556602
Smokehouse Flat Buffet Ham
2/12 lb. avg.
C/T
(Multipiece)
Brown
K
*Not available in all areas. Check with your Gordon Food Service Customer Development Specialist
for availability.
N/S = Natural-Seamed, C/T = Close-Trimmed
Muscles included in ham: I = inside, O = outside, K = knuckle, S = shank
Signifies items available at GFS Marketplace® stores.
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