HORMEL Smoked Ham in Water – Shelf-Stable Protein for Camping Trips and Picnic Meals
HORMEL Smoked Ham in Water – Shelf-Stable Protein for Camping Trips and Picnic Meals
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Why you'll love it
- Fully cooked, chunk-style meat provides a ready-to-eat ingredient with no additional preparation
- High protein content supports satisfying meals and snacks
- Gluten-free and low-carbohydrate options suit consumers avoiding those ingredients
- The line includes chicken breast with no added salt for sodium-conscious shoppers
- Five-ounce and 10-ounce cans offer portion flexibility for meals, snacks, and packed lunches
- Shelf-stable packaging makes the products convenient to store and transport
Perfect for
- Add canned ham, turkey, or chicken to split pea soup, pasta, rice dishes, or salads
- Prepare sandwiches, wraps, and quick breakfast meals without cooking the meat
- Pack protein portions for work, school, travel, or outdoor outings
- Use canned chicken in soups and recipes for home cooks who prefer no-salt options
- Stock a pantry with versatile meat options for fast weeknight meals
Quality Cooking Made Easy
HORMEL Premium Chunk Meats are the easy way to add great-tasting, satisfying protein to your meals.
Quick and Delicious
A quick way to add tasty twists to pasta salads, soups, enchiladas, burritos, nachos, and more.
Great Dishes are Great for Sharing
Add HORMEL Premium Chunk Meats to family style dishes for a fun, protein-rich family style gathering.
Top 5 FAQs
Q: What varieties of HORMEL Chunked Meats are available?
A: HORMEL Chunked Meats comes in chicken breast, white and dark chicken, no salt added chicken breast, smoked ham, and white turkey breast.
Q: What recipes are available for HORMEL Chunked Meats?
A: From chicken salad sandwiches to buffalo chicken dip, there are lots of great chicken recipes available on our website.
Q: How long can I use HORMEL Chunked Meats after the expiration date?
A: We only recommend consuming the product within the date printed on the packaging for best quality, flavor and freshness.
Q: Do HORMEL Chunked Meats products contain gluten?
A: No, HORMEL Chunked Meats products do not contain gluten. Please consult product labels and nutrition information above for all allergen information.
Q: How should I store HORMEL Chunked Meats products?
A: These items are best stored in a cool, dry place to adequately preserve the flavor.
Product Information
Fully cooked, ready to eat meat chunks
Gluten free and nutritious; perfect for a quick tasty meal
90 calories per serving
9 grams of protein per serving
Gluten free and nutritious; perfect for a quick tasty meal
Whether you're adding it to split pea soup or you're getting creative with your favorite pasta dish, HORMEL smoked ham is an easy way to add tasty, top-quality protein to a meal without any extra prep work. This fully cooked, chunk meat ham is an easy-to-use ingredient that tastes so good, you might be tempted to eat it on its own. The excess fat and gristle have been trimmed away, so the texture is perfect for a wide range of dishes. Make life a little easier. Keep HORMEL products in your pantry for creative lunches, quality dinners, and protein snacks. HORMEL is a trademark of Hormel Foods, LLC.
Ingredients
Cured With Water, Salt, Sugar, Sodium Phosphates, Sodium Erythorbate, Smoke Flavoring, Sodium Nitrite.
Items Details
Cuisine: US
Specialty: Gluten Free
Protein: 9 g
Item Form: Chunk
Item Highlight: High Protein, Gluten-Free, Low Carb. Fully Cooked Ham. Canned Meat. Great for Sandwiches, Breakfast, Quick Meals
Part Number: 1837505
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the shelf-stable packaging useful for camping and road trips?
Yes. Unopened cans do not require refrigeration and are easy to pack, carry, and store, making them practical for campsites, picnics, and travel.
Can I eat the ham straight from the can while camping?
Yes. The meat is fully cooked and ready to eat. For a more comfortable outdoor meal, drain it and add it to a wrap, salad, foil meal, or other dish.
Does this product need cooking over a campfire?
No. It is already fully cooked. You can eat it as-is or warm it and incorporate it into a campsite meal without cooking the meat from scratch.
Are the five-ounce cans easy to pack in a picnic basket or day bag?
Yes. Their compact, single-serving size makes them convenient for individual packed lunches, picnic baskets, day bags, and hiking packs.
Can canned ham be used in a portable picnic meal?
Yes. Add the drained ham to a sandwich, wrap, pasta, rice dish, or salad and pack it with suitable food-safety measures for the length of your outing.
Is this a good travel-friendly food for a road trip?
Yes. The shelf-stable cans are easy to store in a vehicle and require no cooking, which is useful for passengers, picnickers, and travelers who want a ready-to-eat protein.
Would this product work for an outdoor lunch that needs portable protein?
Yes. Fully cooked, portioned meat can be packed without additional preparation, making it suitable for picnics, tailgating, camping lunches, and other outings.
Can I use this ham for an easy cookout meal?
Yes. Add it to burgers, wraps, pasta salads, rice dishes, or grilled vegetable plates. Since it is already cooked, you only need to warm it if desired.
How does canned ham compare with fresh deli meat for camping?
Canned ham is shelf-stable until opened and needs no refrigeration during transport, while fresh deli meat generally requires continuous refrigeration. Canned ham therefore offers an advantage for longer trips without reliable cooling.
How does canned ham compare with a no-added-salt canned chicken option for travel meals?
Both are portable and ready to eat. Smoked ham provides a smoky flavor and 9 grams of protein per serving, while no-added-salt chicken may be preferable for shoppers limiting sodium.
Is canned ham easier to transport than homemade cooked ham?
Yes. The sealed cans are compact, shelf-stable, and ready to use, while homemade ham may require separate packaging, refrigeration, and food-safety planning.
What if I do not have a can opener at the campsite?
A manual can opener is useful to keep with your outdoor gear. If you pack the ham in a container instead, open and drain it at home before leaving.
How should I handle opened ham during a long picnic?
Keep opened ham cold in an insulated cooler with ice packs, or prepare it shortly before eating. Do not leave it in the temperature danger zone for extended periods.
How should I prepare Hormel canned smoked ham in water?
Open the can, drain the liquid, and use the fully cooked ham as-is or add it to your preferred recipe. No additional cooking of the meat is required.
What recipes can I make with this canned smoked ham?
You can add it to sandwiches, wraps, split pea soup, pasta, rice dishes, salads, eggs, or quick breakfast meals. Its chunk-style texture also works well when mixed with sauces and vegetables.
How should I store the ham after opening the can?
Transfer any unused ham to an airtight container and refrigerate it promptly. Use refrigerated cooked meat within the period recommended on the package and discard it if it smells off or appears spoiled.
Does this canned ham work with gluten-free bread, wraps, and pasta?
Yes. The smoked ham in water is gluten-free and can be paired with gluten-free staples. Verify that the other ingredients in your meal are also gluten-free if that is important to your dietary needs.
Can I use this ham in both hot and cold dishes?
Yes. Serve it cold in sandwiches, wraps, and salads, or add it to hot soups, pasta, rice, eggs, and other heated recipes.
What is included in a 12-count pack of five-ounce cans?
The pack contains 12 five-ounce cans of Hormel canned smoked ham in water. No opener or other accessories are included, so a manual can opener may be useful to have on hand.
What is included in a six-count pack of ten-ounce cans?
The pack contains 6 ten-ounce cans of Hormel canned smoked ham in water. The meat is fully cooked and ready to eat after opening and draining.
Does the smoked ham contain excess fat or gristle?
The product is chunk-style smoked ham with excess fat and gristle trimmed. The ingredient list and nutrition panel on the current package provide the most accurate details for your purchase.
Is the product shelf-stable before opening?
Yes. Unopened cans can be stored without refrigeration, making them convenient for pantry stocking, travel, camping, and emergency food supplies. Refrigerate leftover meat after opening.
How does canned meat differ from fresh deli meat?
Canned meat is fully cooked, shelf-stable until opened, and sold in defined portions, while fresh deli meat is typically uncooked or requires separate heating and continuous refrigeration. Flavor, texture, sodium, and storage needs vary by product.
