HoneyBaked Ham: Bone-In vs Boneless, How Much to Order and Serving It Without Drying It Out

HoneyBaked Ham is best known for its spiral-sliced, fully cooked ham with a sweet, crunchy glaze. HoneyBaked also sells smoked and roasted turkey breast, side dishes, desserts and boxed meals, through its own stores and online for pickup or shipping.

A HoneyBaked order goes well when you pick the right cut, buy enough without overbuying, lock in pickup or delivery before the holiday rush, and serve it in a way that keeps it moist.

Bone-in, boneless or turkey

The bone-in HoneyBaked ham is the classic. The bone adds flavor, and it leaves you a ham bone for soup or beans afterwards.

Boneless HoneyBaked ham is easier to slice and serve, with no waste, and suits a buffet or a smaller table.

A turkey breast is the alternative for guests who do not eat pork, or a second main for a large gathering. HoneyBaked offers smoked and roasted versions.

Whole hams and half hams are both sold. Check the weight range on the listing rather than going by the name.

How much to order

A common rule of thumb for bone-in ham is roughly half a pound to three-quarters of a pound per guest, and less for boneless because there is no bone weight. Go to the top of the range if you want leftovers.

Count the other mains and sides. With turkey and several sides, you need less ham per person than when the HoneyBaked ham is the only main.

Leftovers are part of the appeal. Sandwiches, omelets and a pot of split pea soup from the bone make a larger ham good value.

Beating the holiday rush

Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas are HoneyBaked's busiest weeks, and store lines can be long. Pre-order online and choose a pickup time; it is the single biggest time saver.

Pickup slots on the days immediately before a holiday fill first. Collecting two or three days early is usually fine, since the ham is fully cooked and keeps refrigerated. Check the storage guidance on your order.

HoneyBaked stores are a mix of company-owned and franchised locations, so hours and pickup arrangements can differ. Check your local store's details.

Shipping a HoneyBaked ham

HoneyBaked ships hams and turkey breasts nationwide in insulated packaging, which makes them a common food gift. Choose a delivery date that leaves a day of margin before the meal.

Someone should be home to bring the box in and refrigerate it. Shipping costs vary by speed and date, so compare delivery options at checkout.

For a gift, tell the recipient it is coming. A ham left on a doorstep for a day is not a happy surprise.

Serving it right

A HoneyBaked ham is fully cooked and is meant to be served cold or at room temperature. Take it out of the fridge a little before serving.

Heating dries out the slices and can melt the glaze. If you want it warm, HoneyBaked suggests warming gently, covered, at a low oven temperature, and only the portion you will eat. Follow the instructions supplied with your ham.

The ham is spiral-sliced to the bone. Cut along the bone to release the slices rather than carving across.

Storing leftovers

Keep leftover HoneyBaked ham wrapped and refrigerated, and use it within the time the storage card recommends. The ham can also be frozen for longer keeping; wrap it tightly to avoid freezer burn.

Freeze the bone separately for soup if you are not using it that week.

Portion leftover HoneyBaked slices into meal-sized bags before freezing. Thawing only what you need keeps the rest at its best, and thawed ham is ideal for sandwiches, casseroles and breakfast dishes.

Where the HoneyBaked savings are

The $40 HoneyBaked code is the biggest and is aimed at holiday orders. Expect a minimum spend, which a whole ham plus sides usually clears; check the threshold before building the order.

The two $10 codes are seasonal and best on a smaller order, such as a half ham or a turkey breast. A flat $10 off matters more on a modest basket than on a large feast.

Dollar codes rarely stack at HoneyBaked, so use the single biggest one your order qualifies for. Codes may apply only to online orders and may exclude gift cards or certain shipped items; read the terms.

Seasonal codes carry dates in their names for a reason. Order inside the promotion window, then pick a pickup or delivery date closer to the holiday if the checkout allows it.

Common questions

Do I need to heat a HoneyBaked ham?

No. It is fully cooked and best served cold or at room temperature. Warm gently if you prefer.

How far ahead can I pick up a HoneyBaked ham?

A few days before is usually fine, refrigerated. Check the storage guidance with your order.

Is bone-in or boneless better?

Bone-in has more flavor and gives you a soup bone. Boneless is easier to slice and serve.

Can I use two HoneyBaked codes?

Usually only one. Pick the largest your order qualifies for.