One Last Time

Harry Hamlin


George Hamilton


Scott Hamilton


Delicious Ham

It has come to our attention that many people get George Hamilton and Harry Hamlin confused with each other. We have also received word that these same people may be confused between George Hamilton, Harry Hamlin and Scott Hamilton. Please note that these individuals are all people and should not be confused with a delicious ham. And please do not bring Dorothy Hamill into this conversation. You'll just look silly.

According to the USDA's website, the word HAM means pork which comes from the hind leg of a hog. Ham made from the front leg of a hog will be labeled "pork shoulder picnic." "Turkey" Ham must be made from the thigh meat of turkey. We can certainly see how this may be confusing to fans of Harry Hamlin.

Hams may be fresh, cured, or cured-and-smoked. The usual color for cured ham is deep rose or pink; fresh ham (which is not cured) has the pale pink or beige color of a fresh pork roast; country hams and prosciutto (which are dry cured) range from pink to mahogany color. Thus the confusion between George Hamilton and a cured ham.

Hams are either ready-to-eat or not. Ready-to-eat hams include prosciutto and fully cooked hams; they can be eaten right out of the package. Fresh hams and hams that are only trichina treated must be cooked by the consumer before eating; these hams will bear the safe handling label. Rest assured, Scott Hamilton will never bear the "safe handling label."

The National Association of Ham Producers