Ingredients
Salt, White Sugar, Brown Sugar, Sodium Nitrate, Pepper, Sodium Nitrite
Cooking Instructions
Boiled Country Ham: Clean ham with hot water and stiff brush to remove mold. If mold is very heavy, scrape with a knife. Put ham in lard can or turkey cooker, hock end up, and cover with cold water. Put on stove and bring to a boil. Boil hard for 20 minutes. Remove from burner and place lid on lard can or turkey cooker. Wrap can securely with anything that will retain heat, such as a burlap sack, blankets, or fiberglass insulation. Be sure top and bottom of can is covered. Leave ham for 24 hours. Remove from can. Remove skin and excess fat as desired. Use your favorite glaze, and put in a moderately hot oven to brown. For added flavor and beauty, coat the ham with Loveless Cafe Peach Preserves and garnish with whole cloves.
Baked Country Ham: Clean ham with hot water and stiff brush to remove mold. If mold is very heavy, scrape with knife. Ham may be soaked in water overnight to help reduce salty taste. Cut off about 3 inches of hock. Hock may be used for seasoning when cooking other foods. Weigh the ham in order to calculate cooking time. Rub ham in spices or score with whole cloves, and then cover with brown sugar or pure honey. Place ham in aluminum foil in cooking vessel. Inside the foil, pour one-quart water, ginger ale or other liquid around the ham. Crimp foil tight with double fold and bake 30 minutes per pound at 250°F or until center of ham registers 170°F on a meat thermometer. Take out of oven and leave in foil until cooled to room temperature. Discard liquid at the end of baking period. Remove the skin (easier while warm). Ham may be glazed after removing skin. Coat with Peach Preserves and garnish with whole cloves. Place back in moderately hot (400°F) oven just long enough to get golden brown or about 15 minutes.
Frying slices: Heat skillet to 350°F on medium-high heat. Add 2 Tbsp. cooking oil to reduce sticking (optional). Sear ham by frying vigorously for 2 minutes each side.
Water Cooking: Place ham in roaster (or oven) or pan (for stovetop). Fill to within 2 inches of top with water. Insert meat thermometer into thickest area of ham and simmer at 350°F until internal temperature reaches 158°F.
About This Product
Shipping Policy
Call Center Hours
Monday through Friday 8:30AM - 4:30PM CST • Closed on All Major Holidays
(800) 889-2432 • mailorder@lovelesscafe.com
8400 Highway 100, Nashville, TN 37221
Holiday Shipping Deadlines
For guaranteed delivery by Thanksgiving, please order by the following:
UPS 2nd Day Air: November 22nd
UPS Overnight: November 24th
UPS 2nd Day Air: December 15th
UPS Overnight: December 16th
Find all the shipping information you need by category below.
Pantry Items, Apparel, Keepsakes, and Gift Sets
Shipping Schedule
All packages are hand packed with care right here in Nashville! We make every effort to fill orders within 3 to 4 business days of being placed Monday - Friday, excluding holidays. Orders placed during peak times, November - December, will have longer processing times. We strive to fulfill orders within 5 to 7 business days during peak times. If your order is delayed for any reason, we will contact you by the information you provided when placing your order.
All orders are shipped via the option chosen at checkout and generally arrive within 3 to 7 business days from the time they ship, depending on the final delivery destination. If the Standard Shipping option is chosen, we will choose the best shipping method during the fulfillment process.
We cannot accommodate requests to hold orders for future ship dates.
Shipping Charges
Our flat-rate standard shipping is $12.00 per valid shipping address for ground service within the contiguous 48 states – no matter how much you ship at one time to one address! Items weighing less than 1lb ship free via USPS (7-10 business days). Please double check all address information for your orders. We are not responsible for any packages that are delivered or returned due to incorrect or incomplete information. Additional shipping charges will be required for any packages reshipped due to incorrect information entered at checkout.
For deliveries to Alaska and Hawaii, shipping quotes will be calculated at checkout using UPS and USPS. Please call us at 800-889-2432 for more information.
For deliveries to Canada, shipping quotes will be calculated at checkout using UPS and USPS. Currently, we cannot ship our bacon, ham, Heat N’ Eat, or popcorn products internationally.
For international destinations other than Canada, Puerto Rico, APO or FPO addresses, please call 800-889-2432. Additional charges may apply.
We can ship nearly anywhere in the world. Costs will be calculated at the time the order is placed. Please be aware that certain items may not be permitted through customs in some countries. Call 800-889-2432 or email us at mailorder@lovelesscafe.com to discuss international shipping.
Express Shipping
For even faster delivery of our products, we offer a variety of express shipping options. Costs for these services are calculated at checkout for the weight and size of your shipment.
ALL SHIPPING PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Heat n' Eat & Meat
Shipping Schedule
Heat n' Eat sides ship Monday through Wednesday, excluding holidays, and generally arrive 1 to 2 business days from the time they ship, depending on the final delivery destination. All other meat products ship Monday – Friday, excluding holidays, and will arrive within the 7-day shelf stable lifespan. Heat n' Eat sides and frozen biscuits ship frozen on dry ice, adhering to USDA and FDA guidelines for production and shipping. Heat n' Eat sides and frozen biscuits should be removed from shipping package and placed in the freezer immediately. All meat items should be refrigerated or frozen upon arrival.
Whole Country Ham, Half Country Ham, Country Ham Slices and Country Ham Biscuit Pieces, Applewood Bacon, Maplewood Bacon, Pepper Bacon, Hickory Smoked Bacon, Smoked Country Sausage are USDA-approved shelf-stable products, good out of refrigeration for up to 7 days. These items will be shipped without any coolant or refrigerant. Please inspect all meat items upon arrival for seal tight packaging. If you have any questions or concerns, please call 800-889-2432 or email us at mailorder@lovelesscafe.com.
* Meat products are currently unavailable in California (Proposition 12 Regulation) & Massachusetts (940CMR36:00 Regulation).
We cannot ship our Heat n' Eat sides, frozen biscuits, meat items or meat gift sets to P.O. Boxes, Alaska, international destinations, Canada, Puerto Rico, APO or FPO addresses.
The Loveless Cafe is not responsible for packages delivered and left out of refrigeration for extended periods of time. The Loveless Cafe is not responsible for recipients who are not at home at the time of delivery of express cooled packages.
Shipping Charges
The shipping charge for Half Country Hams and Whole Hams is $15 per ham. For all other meat items, our flat-rate standard ground shipping is $12.00 per valid shipping address for ground service within the contiguous 48 states – no matter how much you ship at one time to one address! The shipping charge for Heat n' Eat sides and frozen biscuits is calculated at checkout based on delivery location and weight; shipped frozen on dry ice. Please double check all address information for your orders. We are not responsible for any packages that are delivered or returned due to incorrect or incomplete information. Additional shipping charges will be required for any packages reshipped due to incorrect information entered at checkout.
If you would like to upgrade to faster shipping, select our expedited shipping rates at checkout or call us at 800-889-2432.
ALL SHIPPING PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Local Pickup & Delivery Options
Free In-Store Pickup
Online order pickup is available at Hams & Jams Market: 8400 Hwy 100 Nashville TN 37221 between 8:30 A.M. - 8:00 P.M., 7 days a week. Please go to the checkout counter in Hams & Jams to pick up your order.
Orders placed by 12:00pm CST Monday through Friday will be available for pickup within 2 hours. Orders placed between 12:00pm CST Friday and 12:00pm CST Monday will be available for pickup at 2:00pm CST Monday. Choose "The Loveless Cafe - Hams and Jams" as your shipping option in the online checkout process. Orders will be packed in a Loveless Cafe shopping bag. Payment is due at checkout; orders must be picked up within 14 days. Any orders placed and not picked up within 14 days will be refunded and restocked.
Free Local Delivery
Free delivery is available with a $50 order minimum for select zip codes surrounding the Loveless Cafe and the Nashville area. Click here for a list of eligible zip codes. If your order is eligible for free local delivery, you will see "Local Delivery" as a shipping option in the checkout process. Orders placed by 12:00pm CST Monday through Thursday will be delivered in 2 to 3 business days. Orders will be packed in a shipping box. Holidays and peak periods may require additional processing time.
Additional Information
Returns & Exchanges
Please inspect all orders upon receipt to check for damaged or defective goods. In the unlikely event that your order arrives damaged, please inform us within 14 days of receiving your order by sending an email to mailorder@lovelesscafe.com with a photo image of the damage, if possible. We will strive to make any issues right with an appropriate replacement or refund. In order to return or exchange an item, depending on the circumstances, we may require the return of the original item, the box in which your items were delivered, packaging materials and all box contents.
Customer Service
Our customer service team members are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm CST, excluding holidays. Call us at 800-889-2432 or email mailorder@lovelesscafe.com. Please have your order number ready.
Bulk Orders
Orders weighing 150lbs or greater may require freight shipping with palletization, which is an additional cost. We will contact you should your order meet these requirements. You can also call 800-889-2432 for a quote in advance. Bulk orders may require additional processing time; please allow 10 business days for receipt.
Gift Cards
The Loveless Cafe Gift Cards ship for free via USPS. Please allow 10 business days for receipt. USPS shipping cannot be tracked. Shipping can be upgraded to UPS for an additional fee; call us at 800-889-2432 if you would like to upgrade.
Sending a gift that might arrive a little late? Click here for a sweet certificate you can download and print or email to let your recipient know "A Gift For You Is Coming Soon!"
Salt, White Sugar, Brown Sugar, Sodium Nitrate, Pepper, Sodium Nitrite
Boiled Country Ham: Clean ham with hot water and stiff brush to remove mold. If mold is very heavy, scrape with a knife. Put ham in lard can or turkey cooker, hock end up, and cover with cold water. Put on stove and bring to a boil. Boil hard for 20 minutes. Remove from burner and place lid on lard can or turkey cooker. Wrap can securely with anything that will retain heat, such as a burlap sack, blankets, or fiberglass insulation. Be sure top and bottom of can is covered. Leave ham for 24 hours. Remove from can. Remove skin and excess fat as desired. Use your favorite glaze, and put in a moderately hot oven to brown. For added flavor and beauty, coat the ham with Loveless Cafe Peach Preserves and garnish with whole cloves.
Baked Country Ham: Clean ham with hot water and stiff brush to remove mold. If mold is very heavy, scrape with knife. Ham may be soaked in water overnight to help reduce salty taste. Cut off about 3 inches of hock. Hock may be used for seasoning when cooking other foods. Weigh the ham in order to calculate cooking time. Rub ham in spices or score with whole cloves, and then cover with brown sugar or pure honey. Place ham in aluminum foil in cooking vessel. Inside the foil, pour one-quart water, ginger ale or other liquid around the ham. Crimp foil tight with double fold and bake 30 minutes per pound at 250°F or until center of ham registers 170°F on a meat thermometer. Take out of oven and leave in foil until cooled to room temperature. Discard liquid at the end of baking period. Remove the skin (easier while warm). Ham may be glazed after removing skin. Coat with Peach Preserves and garnish with whole cloves. Place back in moderately hot (400°F) oven just long enough to get golden brown or about 15 minutes.
Frying slices: Heat skillet to 350°F on medium-high heat. Add 2 Tbsp. cooking oil to reduce sticking (optional). Sear ham by frying vigorously for 2 minutes each side.
Water Cooking: Place ham in roaster (or oven) or pan (for stovetop). Fill to within 2 inches of top with water. Insert meat thermometer into thickest area of ham and simmer at 350°F until internal temperature reaches 158°F.
Call Center Hours
Monday through Friday 8:30AM - 4:30PM CST • Closed on All Major Holidays
(800) 889-2432 • mailorder@lovelesscafe.com
8400 Highway 100, Nashville, TN 37221
Holiday Shipping Deadlines
For guaranteed delivery by Thanksgiving, please order by the following:
UPS 2nd Day Air: November 22nd
UPS Overnight: November 24th
UPS 2nd Day Air: December 15th
UPS Overnight: December 16th
Find all the shipping information you need by category below.
Pantry Items, Apparel, Keepsakes, and Gift Sets
Shipping Schedule
All packages are hand packed with care right here in Nashville! We make every effort to fill orders within 3 to 4 business days of being placed Monday - Friday, excluding holidays. Orders placed during peak times, November - December, will have longer processing times. We strive to fulfill orders within 5 to 7 business days during peak times. If your order is delayed for any reason, we will contact you by the information you provided when placing your order.
All orders are shipped via the option chosen at checkout and generally arrive within 3 to 7 business days from the time they ship, depending on the final delivery destination. If the Standard Shipping option is chosen, we will choose the best shipping method during the fulfillment process.
We cannot accommodate requests to hold orders for future ship dates.
Shipping Charges
Our flat-rate standard shipping is $12.00 per valid shipping address for ground service within the contiguous 48 states – no matter how much you ship at one time to one address! Items weighing less than 1lb ship free via USPS (7-10 business days). Please double check all address information for your orders. We are not responsible for any packages that are delivered or returned due to incorrect or incomplete information. Additional shipping charges will be required for any packages reshipped due to incorrect information entered at checkout.
For deliveries to Alaska and Hawaii, shipping quotes will be calculated at checkout using UPS and USPS. Please call us at 800-889-2432 for more information.
For deliveries to Canada, shipping quotes will be calculated at checkout using UPS and USPS. Currently, we cannot ship our bacon, ham, Heat N’ Eat, or popcorn products internationally.
For international destinations other than Canada, Puerto Rico, APO or FPO addresses, please call 800-889-2432. Additional charges may apply.
We can ship nearly anywhere in the world. Costs will be calculated at the time the order is placed. Please be aware that certain items may not be permitted through customs in some countries. Call 800-889-2432 or email us at mailorder@lovelesscafe.com to discuss international shipping.
Express Shipping
For even faster delivery of our products, we offer a variety of express shipping options. Costs for these services are calculated at checkout for the weight and size of your shipment.
ALL SHIPPING PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Heat n' Eat & Meat
Shipping Schedule
Heat n' Eat sides ship Monday through Wednesday, excluding holidays, and generally arrive 1 to 2 business days from the time they ship, depending on the final delivery destination. All other meat products ship Monday – Friday, excluding holidays, and will arrive within the 7-day shelf stable lifespan. Heat n' Eat sides and frozen biscuits ship frozen on dry ice, adhering to USDA and FDA guidelines for production and shipping. Heat n' Eat sides and frozen biscuits should be removed from shipping package and placed in the freezer immediately. All meat items should be refrigerated or frozen upon arrival.
Whole Country Ham, Half Country Ham, Country Ham Slices and Country Ham Biscuit Pieces, Applewood Bacon, Maplewood Bacon, Pepper Bacon, Hickory Smoked Bacon, Smoked Country Sausage are USDA-approved shelf-stable products, good out of refrigeration for up to 7 days. These items will be shipped without any coolant or refrigerant. Please inspect all meat items upon arrival for seal tight packaging. If you have any questions or concerns, please call 800-889-2432 or email us at mailorder@lovelesscafe.com.
* Meat products are currently unavailable in California (Proposition 12 Regulation) & Massachusetts (940CMR36:00 Regulation).
We cannot ship our Heat n' Eat sides, frozen biscuits, meat items or meat gift sets to P.O. Boxes, Alaska, international destinations, Canada, Puerto Rico, APO or FPO addresses.
The Loveless Cafe is not responsible for packages delivered and left out of refrigeration for extended periods of time. The Loveless Cafe is not responsible for recipients who are not at home at the time of delivery of express cooled packages.
Shipping Charges
The shipping charge for Half Country Hams and Whole Hams is $15 per ham. For all other meat items, our flat-rate standard ground shipping is $12.00 per valid shipping address for ground service within the contiguous 48 states – no matter how much you ship at one time to one address! The shipping charge for Heat n' Eat sides and frozen biscuits is calculated at checkout based on delivery location and weight; shipped frozen on dry ice. Please double check all address information for your orders. We are not responsible for any packages that are delivered or returned due to incorrect or incomplete information. Additional shipping charges will be required for any packages reshipped due to incorrect information entered at checkout.
If you would like to upgrade to faster shipping, select our expedited shipping rates at checkout or call us at 800-889-2432.
ALL SHIPPING PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Local Pickup & Delivery Options
Free In-Store Pickup
Online order pickup is available at Hams & Jams Market: 8400 Hwy 100 Nashville TN 37221 between 8:30 A.M. - 8:00 P.M., 7 days a week. Please go to the checkout counter in Hams & Jams to pick up your order.
Orders placed by 12:00pm CST Monday through Friday will be available for pickup within 2 hours. Orders placed between 12:00pm CST Friday and 12:00pm CST Monday will be available for pickup at 2:00pm CST Monday. Choose "The Loveless Cafe - Hams and Jams" as your shipping option in the online checkout process. Orders will be packed in a Loveless Cafe shopping bag. Payment is due at checkout; orders must be picked up within 14 days. Any orders placed and not picked up within 14 days will be refunded and restocked.
Free Local Delivery
Free delivery is available with a $50 order minimum for select zip codes surrounding the Loveless Cafe and the Nashville area. Click here for a list of eligible zip codes. If your order is eligible for free local delivery, you will see "Local Delivery" as a shipping option in the checkout process. Orders placed by 12:00pm CST Monday through Thursday will be delivered in 2 to 3 business days. Orders will be packed in a shipping box. Holidays and peak periods may require additional processing time.
Additional Information
Returns & Exchanges
Please inspect all orders upon receipt to check for damaged or defective goods. In the unlikely event that your order arrives damaged, please inform us within 14 days of receiving your order by sending an email to mailorder@lovelesscafe.com with a photo image of the damage, if possible. We will strive to make any issues right with an appropriate replacement or refund. In order to return or exchange an item, depending on the circumstances, we may require the return of the original item, the box in which your items were delivered, packaging materials and all box contents.
Customer Service
Our customer service team members are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm CST, excluding holidays. Call us at 800-889-2432 or email mailorder@lovelesscafe.com. Please have your order number ready.
Bulk Orders
Orders weighing 150lbs or greater may require freight shipping with palletization, which is an additional cost. We will contact you should your order meet these requirements. You can also call 800-889-2432 for a quote in advance. Bulk orders may require additional processing time; please allow 10 business days for receipt.
Gift Cards
The Loveless Cafe Gift Cards ship for free via USPS. Please allow 10 business days for receipt. USPS shipping cannot be tracked. Shipping can be upgraded to UPS for an additional fee; call us at 800-889-2432 if you would like to upgrade.
Sending a gift that might arrive a little late? Click here for a sweet certificate you can download and print or email to let your recipient know "A Gift For You Is Coming Soon!"