Christmas hams

How to store your Christmas ham

If you’re eating one of our delicious Manuka-smoked hams this Christmas, make sure you keep it in the best possible condition. A ham bag is perfect for this – we have cotton ham bags in stock for $5.99 each – …

By Kate | 19 December, 2016 | Christmas ham |

It’s time to reserve your Christmas ham from The Butcher’s Block and Smokehouse. Our hams are: • Made from free-farmed, Canterbury-raised pigs • Honey-cured, Manuka-smoked and slow cooked so ready to eat, or glaze as a hot ham • Bone-in,…

By Kate | 13 October, 2016 | Christmas ham |

I’ve seen a few home-kill operations and would have to say Bruce’s is the best of them all. We were all impressed with the ease and professionalism of this operation. Sheep were handled with respect and skill, which is really nice to see. Planning sheets for type of cuts were helpful, and everything happened exactly at the times we were told. Our merino sausages are excellent, and the gluten free option is appreciated.
We definitely recommend the Butcher’s Block homekill system.
With best wishes,
Jo McCaughan

Wow, thanks guys. Bought the most amazing venison from you this week for a dinner party... it was beautiful meat. It was fresh in when I arrived Thursday to pick it up. Cooked Saturday night and it was so tender, not too gamey and just mouth watering. Paired it with a local Pinot Noir, Cherry and dark chocolate Jus, thyme potato cakes and baby veg!! Yum and a huge hit with our guests. Thank you!
- Naomi

Thanks Bruce, and your team for the nice job butchering our two cattle beasts, you have done an awesome job of the variety of cuts the presentation and the packaging, nice work, we will be spreading the word.
- Wes

Honestly, that was The Best Champagne Ham I have ever baked - everyone here agrees....thanks so much for the recommendation for Easter Friday dinner.....will definitely be ordering my ham from here at Christmas!
- Hayley