Thomas Joseph Signature Free Range Ham Joint
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Description
Christmas Ham | Traditionally Cured, Expertly Produced & Unmistakably TJB
Our signature Free Range Ham is the result of years of refinement – a slow, traditional process combining heritage techniques with the finest free range pork available in the UK. Sourced exclusively from Blythburgh free range pigs, raised outdoors on pasture in Suffolk, this ham reflects everything we believe in: high welfare, great flavour and zero compromise.
Cured and smoked to perfection by our smokehouse team, it delivers a rich, savoury character with that perfect balance of salt, smoke and sweetness. Whether served hot on Christmas Day or cold on Boxing Day, it's a centrepiece to be proud of.
Why You'll Love It
🔥 Traditionally Cured & Smoked – Balanced flavour and delicate smokiness from time-honoured methods.
🌿 Truly Free Range & Pasture-Raised – Sourced from Blythburgh pigs raised slowly and ethically outdoors in Suffolk.
🥩 Cooked & Ready to Serve – Perfect served hot or cold, it's the ultimate centrepiece for festive feasting.
A Cut Above the Rest
We've worked hard to perfect this recipe – and it shows. From the careful sourcing of the pork to the slow smoking process, this is ham that delivers depth, succulence and satisfaction in every slice. Ideal for your Christmas table or as the star of your Boxing Day spread.
Prefer to cook it yourself? Our Dry-Cured Gammon is the raw version, ready for you to boil and glaze. Also from the same pork: our Smoked Streaky Bacon, and for the rest of the table see our Christmas range.
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Enjoy a ham that's full of character and craftsmanship. Our Thomas Joseph Signature Free Range Ham Joint is ready to elevate your festive table.
Christmas delivery runs from the 19th–23rd December, with in-store collection available from the 19th–24th December, closing at 12pm on Christmas Eve.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it already cooked?
Yes. It arrives cooked and ready to serve — carve it straight from the fridge for a cold spread, or warm it through if you want it hot. There's nothing you have to do to it.
Smoked or honey roast — which should I choose?
Smoked is the deeper, more savoury of the two, with the character coming from our smokehouse. Honey roast is sweeter and milder, and tends to be the one children go for. Both are the same free range Blythburgh pork, cured the same way.
What's the difference between this and your gammon?
Both come from the hind leg of the pig. Our gammon is cured and sold raw, for you to boil and glaze at home. This ham has already been cured, smoked and cooked by us — it's the same cut, finished and ready to eat.
How long does it keep, and can it be frozen?
Your ham arrives with a minimum of 7 days shelf life. Over Christmas, best before dates run until at least the 26th on everything delivered during the period. It can be frozen, though we wouldn't advise it — a cooked ham is at its best fresh, and it will keep comfortably across the Christmas week in the fridge.
Where does the pork come from?
From Blythburgh Free Range Pork in Suffolk — pigs born and raised outdoors all year round on natural grassland.
Shipping & Storage Information
Shipping
We offer standard delivery services Wednesday - Saturday, the cut off point for next day delivery is 11am. Orders placed after this time can be scheduled for the day after, onwards.
Our boxes are designed to keep the chilled products at the right temperature for up to 72 hours from the time they leave our cold store. Boxes leave us at approximately 4pm each day and are then out for delivery between 8am to 6/7pm so are generally in transit for around 24 hours.
We strongly advise customers to download the DPD app for updates and to organise your "Safe Place" for where the delivery driver can leave your parcel in the event that you are not at your address.
Our deliveries are made on a "no signature required" basis. In the event that nobody is available to take delivery of your order at your delivery address or you ask us to leave your goods unattended at a secure place, Thomas joseph Butchery rejects all liability that may arise in consequence of the delivery being left unattended, including, without limitation, theft, tampering or contamination, however caused. It is your responsibility to be in on the day of delivery and have put in place arrangements for the delivery if you are not going to be at the address. To avoid any unforeseen issues, customers must add "delivery instructions" for where to leave the parcel, at the checkout stage.
The boxes do not need to be signed for but if there is nowhere to leave them, they will be taken back to the depot and you may need to collect the following day or accept delivery on the second day. If delivery is attempted and you are not there on day one we assume no liability after this first initial delivery attempt.
Delivery addresses must be put in correctly by the customer at the checkout. We do not assume any responsibility for goods sent to addresses that are not put in correctly and we do not alter any addresses unless asked specifically to do so by the customer in question either by email or over the phone, this must be done 24 hours before delivery. We hold no responsibility or liability for any goods sent to incorrect addresses that have been organised with our courier by the customer during transit, again it is the customer’s full responsibility to put in an address that is correct.
One hour delivery slots will be sent on the delivery date but no exact time can be given. While our courier does its best to deliver within the timeslot, delays may occasionally occur and claims cannot be made for deliveries received within 48 hours. We recommend choosing a delivery date at least one day ahead of when your order is required to avoid any potential disappointment.
If you have any special requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01277 373 656.
Storage
90% of our products are cut fresh and vacuum packed to give you as long a shelf life as possible, you will have 7 days from the packing date within which to use the meat. All vacuum packed products are issued with a use-by date and must be kept at 4 degrees or below once received. If you would like your products wrapped in paper, please just let us know during checkout.
The use-by-dates for paper wrapped products are as follows:
Beef, Lamb and Pork cuts: 3 days
Chicken, sausages, burgers and mince: 2 days
Our aim is for you to have the best meat products, delivered directly to your door. With that in mind, we’ve put together a simple go-to guide on what to do once you hear the doorbell ring.
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Unpack. We recommend placing your products on a baking rack in your fridge. Allowing the air to get to your meat will keep them from sweating and discourage bacteria growth. If vacuum packed, take your meat out the day before you want to use it.
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Store. Keep your meat away from other food, if you can, treat yourself to a whole shelf.
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Freeze. Freeze on the day of purchase and if vacuum packed, keep them that way. If not, place them in a bag with as little air as possible, try a zip-loc bag and squeeze out the air as you fasten it. Use within 6 months.
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Defrost. Defrosting in the fridge is the optimum way to go. Allow 24 hours and use within 24 hours of being defrosted.
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Enjoy. Go fourth and enjoy your wonderful meat! Don’t forget to take a snap and post it on insta or facebook and if you’re really happy, go tell your friends and leave us a review on google :).
Returns
If you are unsatisfied with anything in your order, please contact one of our team on 01277 373656 and we will look into the matter for you. While we do not accept returns via post we are happy to look into anything. We would never send you anything that we would not eat ourselves and truly believe that our products are of superb quality. We take enormous pride in what we do and every issue very seriously, if something is wrong we shall endeavour to put it right.
