Pony Express Ranch FAQ

• All our smoked meat items have been processed and cooked adequately to be safe to eat "as is", however; further cooking will bring out the flavor and make the meat tenderer.

• Bone - In Ham - Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Cook fat side up uncovered, 15 to 18 minutes per pound. Average ham takes approximately 2.5 to 3 hours.
• Boneless Ham - Ready to eat or heat at 325 degrees for 15 minutes per pound.
• Bacon - For best flavor fry slowly at moderate temperature. Be careful to not overcook.
• Canadian Bacon - Slice to suit and fry lightly. Good on pizza or charcoal burgers.
• Summer Sausage - Slice thin and serve as lunch meat, on meat loaf or pizza.
• Smoked Turkey - Bake 2 to 3 hours at 350 degrees F. Do not season.

• All Pony Express Ranch pork products are dry-sugar cured. Our sugar cured items should be frozen for extended storage. For limited storage wrap tightly in saran wrap and keep refrigerated.

• Refrigerate immediately. Will keep 20 days in original, unopened package. Can be frozen for up to 3 month in original wrapper. To cook, thaw in refrigerator 24 to 48 hours prior to baking. Place in baking pan, foil and bake in 350 degree oven for approximately 2-3 hours. Meat should "relax" from bone.

• Hot or Cold: Slice and serve for main course, cut-up for a delicious smoked turkey salad, slice for hors d’oeuvers, etc. Smoked turkey can be used in any dish that uses ham as an ingredient.