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SRF Ham vs Honey Baked Ham

EggDan
EggDan Posts: 174
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My wife loves Honey Baked Ham and has been resistant to try other products. I keep getting a remarketing display ad for the SRF Ham and I can't stop thinking about it. It looks incredible on the picture. 

For those that have had both, which one do you like better and why?

In terms of price, SRF is a lot more, so I wanted some opinions before taking the plunge. 

Thanks!
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  • rmay
    rmay Posts: 1
    SRF - it is worth the extra

    enjoy 
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  • JacksDad
    JacksDad Posts: 538

    I literally just ordered one of the SRF small hams, based on the rave reviews on this forum.

    Threw in a 12 lb waygu brisket for good measure.

    Damn you all.


    Large BGE -- New Jersey

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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 20,751
    Personally, I really liked the SRF ham.  So much so I ordered a whole SRF ham this year.

    I've had both and if you like the sugary honey coating in the honey baked then go honey baked.  If you prefer a crazy flavorful ham then go SRF.

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  • EggDan
    EggDan Posts: 174
    I prefer flavor. I'm sold. 
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  • Jameson19
    Jameson19 Posts: 354
    Honey baked hams are sweeter (sugar) due to the crust they put on them and the sugar liquid they sit in. I think they are leaner hams and lack tenderness. Don't get me wrong, I'd eat one as fast as the next guy, just speaking comparatively. 

    The SRF ham is marbled like a prime steak, more tender and has that hammy flavor. It literally melts in your mouth it's so tender. The flavor is worth the extra money. 

    If if you like the sweet crust, you can put it on the SRF ham, but no need. 
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  • SmokeyPitt
    SmokeyPitt Posts: 10,490
    You could always use a honey glaze on the SRF ham and have the best of both worlds.  

    Which came first the chicken or the egg?  I egged the chicken and then I ate his leg. 

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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    Per lb, SRF is definitely up there.  Nothing against it, but I'm not sippin' the koolaid, not at those prices at least.
    This is under $6/lb.

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    I've been really happy, slummin', with our Fareway hams at $3/lb out of Boone, IA.  I'm fortunate to live in hog country.  

    But hey, at the end of the day..it's your hard earned.
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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 16,331
    Focker said:
    I've been really happy, slummin', with our Fareway hams at $3/lb out of Boone, IA.  I'm fortunate to live in hog country.  
    Boone!  Is Private Stock Winery still in business?  My first experiments with wine in college in Ames (must admit it set me back a ways).   :s
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,891
    edited December 2016
    EggDan said:
    For those that have had both, which one do you like better and why?
    At the end of the day, this will come down to ones own particular taste and personal preferences. If you like a sweet ham, you will be hard pressed to do any better than the Honey Baked hams. They are phenomenal to say the least. 
    On the other hand, if you like or prefer a traditional ham, the SRF's hams are a tough act to follow. Both are simply outstanding products. 
    With the above said, I love them both. So it's a no lose scenario for me either way.  They are both great products. Expensive but great. 

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  • bhedges1987
    bhedges1987 Posts: 3,201
    They're both great.

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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 16,331
    I used to buy a ham every christmas from Harrington's in Vermont, they featured "Corn-cob-smoked" hams and a bunch of other goodies (plus they don't inundate you with ads like Omaha Steaks).  Haven't had one in awhile, but haven't tried a SRF either.  
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    Botch said:
    Focker said:
    I've been really happy, slummin', with our Fareway hams at $3/lb out of Boone, IA.  I'm fortunate to live in hog country.  
    Boone!  Is Private Stock Winery still in business?  My first experiments with wine in college in Ames (must admit it set me back a ways).   :s
    I'm not sure, it has been a while since going up that way.  What did you study?  Really hoping the Cyclones can do something on the hardwood this coming March.
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
    "If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."

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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 16,331
    Focker said:
    What did you study?  Really hoping the Cyclones can do something on the hardwood this coming March.
    Aerospace Engineering; transferred my Jr year to SDSU and got a degree in Mechanical Engineering.  In retrospect it was a good thing.  
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  • HendersonTRKing
    HendersonTRKing Posts: 1,803
    Fresh ham. $1.99/lb, which felt expensive. But you get to keep the skin!


    It's a 302 thing . . .
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  • NonaScott
    NonaScott Posts: 446
    Are you going to cure it yourself? If not, it will taste just like a pork roast not a "ham".
    Narcoossee, FL

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  • EggDan
    EggDan Posts: 174
    Standing by
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,172
    Both are excellent. I purchase both with great satisfaction.
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  • HendersonTRKing
    HendersonTRKing Posts: 1,803
    NonaScott said:
    Are you going to cure it yourself? If not, it will taste just like a pork roast not a "ham".
     Curing now. 
    It's a 302 thing . . .
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  • namealreadytaken
    namealreadytaken Posts: 15
    While I'm a big fan of The Honey Baked Ham, I cooked a 16lb Kurobuta Bone In from SRF for our Thanksgiving office gathering and it was unbelievable. I glazed it with a pomegranate glaze and it turned out fantastic. It was certainly expensive but well worth it.  
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  • oldmandawg
    oldmandawg Posts: 83
    I did a SRF ham last year and everyone said it was the best ham they had ever had. Needless to say I have ordered one for this year as well.
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  • EggDan
    EggDan Posts: 174
    @oldmandawg how did you prepare it?
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