Because it is entirely raw pork, it must be cooked to an internal temperature of at least 145°F (

You typically won't find these sitting in the standard deli or refrigerated ham aisle of a grocery store. You usually need to visit a local butcher or specialty meat market like May Hill Farm .

These hams are preserved using a dry-rub curing process but have not been heated or smoked to the point of being "ready-to-eat". The most famous example in the U.S. is Country Ham , which is dry-cured with salt and aged for months.

Cooking a fresh ham takes significantly longer than reheating a pre-cooked "City Ham". Storage: Keep raw, fresh ham refrigerated at 40°F ( ) or below and use it within 3–5 days of purchase. Uncooked Country Ham | Buy Now | Burgers' Smokehouse

A fresh ham is simply a raw, unprocessed hind leg of a pig. It has not been brined, salted, or smoked.

These often require soaking in water to remove excess salt before they are slowly baked or fried. 3. "Raw" Ready-to-Eat Hams

Brands like Burgers' Smokehouse sell these hams "raw" or "uncooked".