For up to 14 people, a half-ham is sufficient. The butt half is the upper part of the ham. Its meat tends to be very tender and flavorful—but it often contains part of the hip bone, which makes carving a little awkward. The shank half is the lower part of the ham.

What is the difference between a whole ham and a half ham?

Whole hams are big hunks o' meat, sometimes weighing more than 20 lb. Even if you're feeding the entire choir from church, you still want to buy a half ham, which will run from 6 lb. to 10 lb. (or at most, two half hams, which will cook more evenly than one whole ham).

What is a half cooked ham?

A ham that has been heated during some part of the processing to an internal temperature exceeding 137°F but less than 148° F. ... A partially cooked ham still requires additional cooking prior to eating.