Hormel® Cure 81® ham
Created By 1,000 Homemakers to be “Nearly Perfect”
In 1963, in an unprecedented approach to product development, Geo. A. Hormel & Company asked more than 1,000 homemakers to help create “the world’s most nearly perfect ham,” now known as Cure 81® ham. Women from around the country shared their attitudes about product taste, name, package design and advertising in an ambitious effort to develop a premium boneless ham for buffets, holidays and family meals. The immediate success of Cure 81® ham proved the effectiveness of such research, and it has been employed in Hormel Foods product development ever since.
Doing it Right for neary 50 Years, and Counting
For nearly 50 years, the Cure 81® brand on the label has guaranteed that every meal occasion will be memorable. Each Hormel® Cure 81® ham starts by selecting the best ham and then hand preparing, trimming and inspecting it throughout the process to maintain the highest quality standards. The final result is a moist and tender ham that provides great texture and flavor.
Hormel Foods recently conducted a study to revisit consumers’ idea of the perfect ham, and as consumer tastes and preferences have changed, their idea of the perfect ham has also evolved. The improved line of Hormel® Cure 81® hams contains enhanced flavor, texture, and appearance to provide a more contemporary product that will appeal to younger families, while also providing a familiar quality product. Delivering what today’s consumers want in their ideal ham is the Cure 81® brand legacy.
- All hams are 100% hand-crafted and 100% naturally hardwood smoked;
- The exterior has a knobbier, handcrafted, off-the-bone appearance;
- Added brown sugar makes our Hormel® Cure 81® hams sweeter; and
- A modest fat rind left on the exterior of the ham enhances the flavor and designates a more natural process.
Ham is not just for enjoying during the holidays. Hormel Foods enhanced the flavor, texture, and appearance of their Cure 81® hams. So that whether it’s for a large family get-together, quick lunch or dinner for two, there is a Cure 81® ham just right for the occasion.
Varieties Include:
Bone-In
The premium bone-in spiral ham is packaged in a convenient, ready to cook bag. The bag’s Fool-Proof™ technology allows consumers to take the ham straight from the fridge to the oven - no handling and no mess. It also seals in the natural juices, providing a moist and juicy ham every time.
- Hormel® Cure 81® spiral sliced half or whole ham
Boneless
All hams are 100% hand-crafted and 100% naturally hardwood smoked, with a knobbier, handcrafted, off- the-bone appearance. Half and quarter unsliced hams available in the following flavors: Classic, Brown Sugar, Peppered, Honey Cured.
- Hormel® Cure 81® Classic Whole unsliced ham
- Hormel® Cure 81® Classic Half unsliced ham
- Hormel® Cure 81® Classic Half sliced ham
- Hormel® Cure 81® Classic Quarter unsliced ham
- Hormel® Cure 81® Classic Quarter sliced ham
- Hormel® Black Label® canned ham
Ham Steaks
Hormel® Cure 81® ham steaks meet consumers’ need for a quick, single-serving, weekday meal idea. They can be prepared on the grill, baked in the oven, fried in the pan, heated in the microwave, or eaten cold since the ham is fully cooked.
Available in the following flavors: Classic, Brown Sugar, Peppered and Honey Cured.
- Hormel® Cure 81® single ham steak
Dice and Cubed Ham
Hormel® Cure 81® diced and cubed ham products offer consumers a high-quality, preservative-free ingredient choice, perfect for omelets and salads. Products are available in 12 oz. packages.
- Hormel® Cure 81® diced boneless ham
- Hormel® Cure 81® cubed boneless ham
Visit HormelFoodsRecipes.com to learn how to cook more with Cure 81®.