Delicious Chipped Ham BBQ Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Is chipped ham a Pittsburgh thing? ›

In the Pittsburgh region, sandwiches of "ham barbecue" or "barbecued chipped ham" are commonly served at home and available at lunch counters. The chain Isaly's helped to popularize chipped chopped ham.

The best rule of thumb for ham is to plan about 1/2 pound per person when picking a bone-in ham (it's heavier) and 1/3 pound if boneless. Look, at the end of the day, some people will eat more than expected, some will eat less—it'll even out.

The chopped ham loaf then gets shaved incredibly thin on the meat slicer — or nowadays, the chipper — to create a fine texture and "hammier" flavor. Many brands today sell chopped ham, however, not all delis will "chip" it — especially if you don't live in the Pennsylvania region.

Prepare smoker for indirect cooking at 250-275°F using a few chunks of cherry wood for smoke flavor. Remove spiral ham from packaging and coat the outside with the Dijon Mustard. Apply a light coat of The BBQ Rub over the dijon. Place the ham on the smoker and cook for 2 1/2 hours.

Ham is a cut of pork that's typically cured and preserved, although it's also sold fresh. It's rich in protein and several beneficial nutrients. However, regularly eating processed meats like ham may increase your risk of certain cancers.

In short? Once you open a package of ham, or if it comes open — like if it was sliced at the deli counter— you can safely eat your leftovers for up to five days.

Plan to serve 1/3 to 1/2 pound per person for a boneless ham.

For the typical brined and smoked boneless ham, plan for each person to eat between 1/3 and 1/2 pounds. You never know how much ham your guests will want to eat the day of your holiday gathering, but this leaves enough for everyone to enjoy their holiday meal's main dish.

A ham labeled "butt end" comes from the upper thigh, closer to the hip. It typically costs a bit more and is fattier and meatier. Carving can be an issue with the butt end because of its irregularly shaped aitch bone. A ham labeled "shank end" is larger so you'll get more servings out of it.

What is ham called before it's cooked? ›

Gammons were traditionally cured before being cut from a side of pork along with bacon. When cooked, gammon is ham.

Don't slice your ham until everyone is ready to eat! If you slice beforehand and put it in the oven to keep warm, the ham can run the risk of drying out. Instead: Wait until everyone is sitting down and ready to eat, then slice your ham to ensure that it's hot and flavorful!

Use Indirect Heat

To keep the end from drying out, place the ham cut-side down on a sheet of aluminum foil. This will help hold in the moisture while exposing the skin to the heat and flavor of the grill. Remember to place the ham over indirect heat.

Bake an uncooked ham at an oven temperature of 325 degrees Fahrenheit, covered, until it reaches a safe internal temperature of 145 degrees. An uncooked 10-pound ham, bone-in will need about 3 hours.

Just because you roast your ham on the grill instead of in the oven, there is no need to alter any cooking times. A good rule of thumb is 12-15 minutes per pound when you stay between 225-250 degrees for a precooked ham. Track the temperature with your iGrill.

Hatch was more of a strict businessman; he helped to find good locations, set many of the standards for the shops and, in the early '30s, became one of the people in Pittsburgh with a claim on creating “chipped ham.” Pressed ham, touted as “The Finest and Most Economical Sandwich Meat,” was not an especially popular ...

To almost anyone outside of Pittsburgh, I think, a chipped ham sandwich would look like a struggle meal. It features ham from a processed, pressed, shape loaf called “Chopped Ham.” That ham is “chipped,” or shaved translucently thin, to the point where it begins to shred.

Chipped chopped ham starts with a formed ham loaf (chopped ham, pork trimmings, herbs, spices) which made it cheaper than better cuts and “post-war popular” in the 1940s. The chopped loaf then gets shaved paper-thin on a slicer, which gives the meat a decidedly buttery feel on the palate.

Many folks from PA, Ohio, and West Virginia may recall very fondly visiting Isaly's for its budget-friendly chipped chopped ham sandos, and at Wholey's, we are proud and humbled to continue Isaly's legacy by offering this beloved product.