canned ham
Shelf-stable meat
Canned ham is precooked ham that has been pressed into a can and sealed, typically in gelatin or its own juices.
It keeps without refrigeration until opened and slices easily for sandwiches: We always had canned ham for picnics.
The texture is denser and more uniform than fresh ham, and the taste distinctly processed—qualities that inspire both nostalgia and derision depending on who's eating it.
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