How Much Ham Per Person?
Question:
How much ham per person should be served at
dinner?
Answer:
When deciding how
large of a ham to buy, it is good to know how much
ham is considered a serving.
How Much Ham Per Person?
How much ham per person to serve depends on the type of ham being served. Here are the recommended servings per person for common types of hams.
Bone-in City Ham
Bone-in city ham:
For an appetizer: 3 ounces
For a main dish: 8 to 10 ounces
Boneless City Ham
Boneless city ham:
For an appetizer: 2 ounces
For a main dish: 6 to 8 ounces
Country Ham
Country ham:
For an appetizer: 3 ounces
For a main dish: 3 to 4 ounces
Since country ham is salty, it is generally served in smaller portions than city ham.
How Much Ham Per Person?
Additional Information
To find out how long ham lasts, see our ham page.
Don’t worry about buying too much ham, as ham leftovers are delicious prepared in many different ways.
For help in cooking a ham, see our how to cook ham post.
To find out how long deli meats last, see our deli meat page.
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