--- product_id: 78358048 title: "Ray’s Country Ham - 16 lb Whole Bone-In Country Ham| The Real Thing – Authentic Blue Ridge Mountain Dry-Cure, Heirloom Southern Tradition | Owner’s Manual Included" brand: "rays country ham" price: "KD 18.74" currency: KWD in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/78358048-ray-s-country-ham-16-lb-whole-bone-in-country store_origin: KW region: Kuwait --- # Owner's manual included Salt-cured 16 lb weight Ray’s Country Ham - 16 lb Whole Bone-In Country Ham| The Real Thing – Authentic Blue Ridge Mountain Dry-Cure, Heirloom Southern Tradition | Owner’s Manual Included **Brand:** rays country ham **Price:** KD 18.74 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > Taste the Tradition! 🥓 ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Ray’s Country Ham - 16 lb Whole Bone-In Country Ham| The Real Thing – Authentic Blue Ridge Mountain Dry-Cure, Heirloom Southern Tradition | Owner’s Manual Included by rays country ham - **How much does it cost?** KD 18.74 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/78358048-ray-s-country-ham-16-lb-whole-bone-in-country) ## Best For - rays country ham enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted rays country ham brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Perfect for Sharing:** Ideal for family gatherings, picnics, and heartfelt gifts. - • **Time-Honored Tradition:** Crafted using century-old curing methods for a truly unique flavor. - • **USDA-Inspected Quality:** Enjoy peace of mind with our rigorously inspected, high-quality ham. - • **Authentic Southern Flavor:** Experience the rich, savory taste of Blue Ridge Mountain craftsmanship. - • **Versatile Cooking Options:** Includes an owner's manual with tips for frying, baking, and more. ## Overview Ray’s Country Ham is a 16 lb whole bone-in ham, USDA-inspected and salt-cured, crafted using traditional methods in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains. This heirloom product offers a bold, savory flavor and comes with an owner's manual for cooking guidance, making it perfect for both personal enjoyment and sharing with loved ones. ## Description Full description not available ## Features - DESCRIPTION: Rays 16 lb Whole Bone-in Country Ham is USDA-inspected, salt-cured, and naturally air-dried, undergoing a months-long curing process in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains. Using a seasonal curing method in controlled environments, it develops rich, savory flavors and a firm texture distinct from wet-cured city hams. Traditionally sliced thin and pan-fried or baked whole, with directions provided in videos and instructions.. - A TASTE FROM ANOTHER PLACE IN TIME: Rays Country Ham is more than just ham—it’s heritage. Crafted with century-old curing methods, our salt-cured, air-dried ham reflects traditions from North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Every slice delivers the deep, savory richness of authentic country ham. For over 75 years, Rays has been a Southern favorite, offering an unmistakable flavor that stands the test of time. Taste true Blue Ridge craftsmanship in every bite. - RICH, BOLD FLAVOR – TRADITIONALLY CURED While many products labeled “country ham” may be unexpectedly mild, Ray’s preserves the deep, savory flavor that made Ray Goad’s legendary Country Ham Biscuits famous. Hand-rubbed with a classic blend of salt, pepper, and brown sugar, this Blue Ridge Mountain dry-cured and aged ham delivers the salty, robust taste that Country Ham lovers expect. If you’re seeking a genuinely authentic Country Ham experience, this is the flavor you’ve been craving. - WHO WILL LOVE THIS HAM: Devoted Country Ham lovers who miss that true, salt, and dry-cured taste will feel at home with Rays Country Ham. This ham is for you if you grew up in the Southeast, where Country Ham & Biscuits are a staple at the breakfast table, family picnics, and funerals. It’s also a heartfelt gift of remembered flavors of traditional ham curing. Sharing good food is more than nourishment; it’s how we connect, reflect, and celebrate the ties that bring us together. - FIRST-TIME BUYERS: WHAT TO EXPECT: If you’ve never tried authentic Country Ham, prepare for a bold, salty taste combined with a deep, savory flavor that differs from typical sweet "city" hams. If you prefer a milder flavor, soak the slices in a dish of cold water for 10 minutes to reduce the saltiness. However, this ham is for those who appreciate a traditional Southern salt and dry-cured ham, with the robust, savory character that has made Country Ham a beloved favorite for generations. - COOKING & STORAGE (OWNER’S MANUAL INCLUDED): You’ll receive an Owner’s Manual with cooking instructions—helpful soaking tips, quick skillet-frying methods, and optional red-eye gravy recipes. Once opened, wrap and refrigerate or freeze for future meals. This flexible format ensures you can enjoy hearty portions of real Blue Ridge Mountain–cured ham when the craving strikes. - A TIMELESS SOUTHERN TRADITION DELIVERED Ray Goad was the first to serve Country Ham Biscuits for breakfast in a Fast-Food restaurant, continuing a 75-year family tradition of dry-cured, aged country ham from North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Now, you can enjoy this bold, old-fashioned flavor at home—a cherished tradition, perfected and conveniently available for those who crave and truly appreciate authentic Country Ham. . ## Images ![Ray’s Country Ham - 16 lb Whole Bone-In Country Ham| The Real Thing – Authentic Blue Ridge Mountain Dry-Cure, Heirloom Southern Tradition | Owner’s Manual Included - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51cN6PAGHdL.jpg) ![Ray’s Country Ham - 16 lb Whole Bone-In Country Ham| The Real Thing – Authentic Blue Ridge Mountain Dry-Cure, Heirloom Southern Tradition | Owner’s Manual Included - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51cN6PAGHdL.jpg) ![Ray’s Country Ham - 16 lb Whole Bone-In Country Ham| The Real Thing – Authentic Blue Ridge Mountain Dry-Cure, Heirloom Southern Tradition | Owner’s Manual Included - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51yW1OOa7wL.jpg) ![Ray’s Country Ham - 16 lb Whole Bone-In Country Ham| The Real Thing – Authentic Blue Ridge Mountain Dry-Cure, Heirloom Southern Tradition | Owner’s Manual Included - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Zh94PLPoL.jpg) ![Ray’s Country Ham - 16 lb Whole Bone-In Country Ham| The Real Thing – Authentic Blue Ridge Mountain Dry-Cure, Heirloom Southern Tradition | Owner’s Manual Included - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41JIoW2mJKL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: are the hams smoked and cooked** A: No, they are not smoked and do require cooking. Our Country Hams are naturally air-cured with salt, sugar through the traditional seasonal process that produces a ham drastically different from wet-cured ham, also known as city ham The flavor of a Country Ham is more complex, with an almost addictive taste, aroma, and texture that can only be described as Country Ham! **Q: Is this similar to the jinhua ham? Salty?** A: Yes, I think that it is very much like Jinhau Ham. I recently watched a documentary on the curing process of Jinhua Ham and they are cured in the same manner. For those reading this question you may be interested to know that Jinhua ham is a type of dry-cured ham named after the city of Jinhua, where it is produced, in the Zhejiang province of eastern China. The ham is used in Chinese cuisines to flavor stewed and braised foods as well as for making the stocks and broths of many Chinese soups. Cheers, Ray Jr. **Q: Would the flavor be enhanced if you cook this ham in a BBQ smoker at the temperatures in your dinner ham recipe?** A: Smoked Country Ham is the preferred flavor among ham producers in the areas of Tennesee and Kentucky. Virginia and Blue Ridge Mountain Cured hams do not use smoking as part of their cure. However, I am sure that if you use your BBQ Smoker, you will be quite pleased with your results. I would encourage you to follow the procedures recommended in our "Owner's Manual" for soaking your ham for at least 24 hours with frequent changes of cold water. We find doing this in a Coleman type cooler works well because it is easy to drain and refill for the water changes. The soaking will reduce the salt content, which might be enhanced by the smoking process, as well as add additional moisture which the smoking process will deplete. Good luck and let us know how it goes! Ray Jr. **Q: Do these hams have skin on ?** A: Yes ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the best COUNTRY Ham’s I’ve ever had. *by K***4 on March 2, 2022* For those of you who have never had Country ham, keep in mind it will be saltier and a very distinct flavor. I bought a whole ham. Slicing and skillet cooking is what I like best and the flavor was everything and more than I expected. And I’ve had plentyIf you like a cross between bacon and “City” ham, this is the ham for you.Price was very reasonable considering it was packaged well, gift worthy and came with additional items to store whole depending on how and when you may start slicing it.I will definitely purchase again ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ham *by A***R on September 3, 2024* Awesome 😎 DELICIOUS ### ⭐ Cooked this by the instructions and this was the worst ham I have EVER had VERY disapointed *by M***Z on November 24, 2023* This ham was terrible and if I could I would like my money back. I made this according to directions and tried serving it to my family of 25 plus people for Thanksgiving and no one could eat it. It had very little flavor and was so salty you couldn't eat it. I prepared it EXACTLY according to the directions espically with the washing of it. 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