Pasture-Raised Smoked Ham: What Is in It, How to Heat It and How Far It Goes

A holiday ham feeds a crowd, which makes the label worth a close read. REP Provisions Pasture-Raised Uncured Smoked Ham lists seven ingredients, ships fully cooked and needs only an oven to finish. This guide covers what is in it, how to thaw and heat it, and how far it goes.

Quick answer: REP Provisions Pasture-Raised Uncured Smoked Ham is an 8 to 9 pound bone-in half ham, slow-smoked over hickory and fully cooked. It has seven ingredients, led by pasture-raised pork, water and sea salt. Thaw it for two days, heat it in a 325°F oven to USDA's 140°F, and plan on roughly 16 to 27 servings.

Seven Ingredients on One Line

The REP Provisions label reads, top to bottom: pasture-raised pork, water and sea salt, then paprika and raw cane sugar, then cultured celery powder and spices [1]. The ham is slow-smoked over real hickory wood, with no synthetic nitrates or nitrites added, and it is Nitrate Free, 100% corn and soy free, and raised without antibiotics, hormones or mRNA vaccines [1]. These are heritage Duroc and Berkshire pigs that never go inside: pasture is their summer home, and woodlot with hay carries them through winter [1]. If you compare ham labels, start with the ingredient count and the cure. Our bacon guide explains what the uncured label means under USDA rules, and our heritage pork guide covers the breeds.

Thawing an 8 to 9 Pound Ham

Your REP Provisions ham ships frozen. USDA's refrigerator thawing rate is at least 24 hours per 5 pounds [2], which puts an 8 to 9 pound ham at about 38 to 43 hours. Move it to the refrigerator two days before you plan to serve it. Our thawing guide covers the method step by step.

Heating the Ham to 140°F

The ham arrives fully cooked, so the job is warming it, and REP's page says to heat it in the oven and serve [1]. USDA says to reheat cooked hams packaged in USDA-inspected plants to 140°F, with the oven set no lower than 325°F [3]. Clemson Extension lists 18 to 25 minutes per pound for a bone-in half ham at 325°F [4], so an 8 pound ham takes 2 hours 24 minutes to 3 hours 20 minutes and a 9 pound ham takes 2 hours 42 minutes to 3 hours 45 minutes. A thermometer in the thickest part tells you when the ham is ready. Our pork cooking guide explains why heritage pork rewards a thermometer.

A Glaze Is Your Call

REP describes the ham as lightly sweetened already, and its page leaves the glaze to you: add your own signature glaze if you like, and skip it if you do not [1]. If you want one, REP Provisions Bourbon Glaze runs 20 calories, 75 milligrams of sodium and 5 grams of added sugar per tablespoon, with no seed oils and no corn syrup or refined sugars [5]. Our sauce label guide shows how to run the per-tablespoon math on any glaze.

Servings and Leftovers

USDA's planning figure is 1/3 to 1/2 pound of bone-in ham per serving [3], which puts a REP Provisions half ham of 8 to 9 pounds at about 16 to 27 servings. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours, and cut the ham into smaller pieces first so it chills quickly [6]. USDA lists 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator and 1 to 2 months frozen for cooked ham leftovers [3], and it recommends reheating leftovers to 165°F [6]. For a beef centerpiece on the same table, see our prime rib timeline, and our freezer storage guide covers longer holds.

Key Takeaways

• REP Provisions Pasture-Raised Uncured Smoked Ham has seven ingredients and is slow-smoked over hickory
• It ships fully cooked and is 100% corn and soy free, with no synthetic nitrates or nitrites added
• Thaw 8 to 9 pounds for two days in the refrigerator, then heat at 325°F to 140°F
• A half ham serves about 16 to 27 by USDA's planning figure
• Cooked ham leftovers keep 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator or 1 to 2 months frozen

Frequently Asked Questions

What alternatives exist for consumers looking for sustainably raised meats?

Pasture-raised pork is a leading alternative to conventional pork, and REP Provisions raises heritage pigs on pasture for its smoked ham, bacon and sausage. The same standards extend to REP's grass-finished beef roasts and pasture-raised chicken, all raised without antibiotics, hormones or mRNA vaccines.

What is in REP Provisions smoked ham?

REP Provisions Pasture-Raised Uncured Smoked Ham contains seven ingredients: pasture-raised pork, water and sea salt, then paprika and raw cane sugar, then cultured celery powder and spices. It is slow-smoked over hickory and fully cooked.

What temperature should a fully cooked ham reach?

USDA says to reheat cooked hams packaged in USDA-inspected plants to 140°F, in an oven set no lower than 325°F. Use a thermometer in the thickest part of your REP Provisions ham.

How long does leftover ham keep?

USDA lists 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator and 1 to 2 months frozen for cooked ham. Refrigerate REP Provisions leftovers within 2 hours.

Add the Pasture-Raised Uncured Smoked Ham to your holiday order, or browse the Pasture-Raised Pork collection. Thaw it, heat it to 140°F and REP Provisions has your centerpiece covered.

References

1. ↑ REP Provisions, Pasture-Raised Uncured Smoked Ham product page: repprovisions.com
2. ↑ USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, "The Big Thaw: Safe Defrosting Methods": fsis.usda.gov
3. ↑ USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, "Hams and Food Safety": fsis.usda.gov
4. ↑ Clemson Cooperative Extension, "Holiday Meats: Not Just Turkey!" (HGIC 3565): hgic.clemson.edu
5. ↑ REP Provisions, Bourbon Glaze product page: repprovisions.com
6. ↑ USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, "Leftovers and Food Safety": fsis.usda.gov