Half Boneless Shropshire Black Ham

A bold British Christmas classic, this Boneless Shropshire Black Ham is rich in flavour and steeped in heritage – the kind of showstopper that turns heads on the festive table. Dry cured, marinated in molasses and warming spices, then matured for months, it develops its distinctive black rind and delivers a deeply savoury flavour with a firm, sliceable texture. Fully cooked and easy to carve, it offers both drama and convenience over the busy festive season.

Based on a historic recipe first created in 1781 at Bradenham Manor in Buckinghamshire, this ham is crafted using traditional methods passed down through generations and carefully revived by DukesHill for a new era of Christmas tables. Each joint is dry cured, then steeped for two weeks in a dark, aromatic blend of molasses, juniper berries and spices, creating its signature depth of flavour and striking appearance.

Matured for several months to achieve its robust character and dense texture, this ham delivers all the complexity of a traditional bone-in joint with the ease of boneless carving on Christmas Day. Ready to serve hot or cold, it works beautifully as a festive centrepiece, on Boxing Day sharing platters, or sliced wafer-thin for refined sandwiches and everyday enjoyment.

Why you’ll love it:
– Distinctive molasses marinade with warming spices
– Traditional dry cure for robust flavour
– Boneless and fully cooked for ease
– Historic 1781 recipe revived with care
– Rich, savoury character with firm texture

Paired with:

• Serve with Proper Piccalilli
• English mustard or a spoonful of Susie’s Chilli Jelly
• Delicious with crusty sourdough
• Creamy potato salad or traditional Scottish Oatcakes.