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How to Cook: Chicken Breast Skewers

How to Cook: Chicken Breast Skewers

Thaw in refrigerator prior to cooking. Cook on the grill or stovetop over medium heat, turning occasionally, until cooked through. Skewers are done when they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees as measured by a food thermometer.
How to Cook: Fresh (Uncooked) Sausage and Ground Pork

How to Cook: Fresh (Uncooked) Sausage and Ground Pork

Sausage Links: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add sausage links and cook for 12-16 minutes, turning often, until sausages are browned on all sides and completely cooked through to a minimum temperature of 165°F as measured by a food thermometer. Ground...
How to Cook: Bacon

How to Cook: Bacon

Stovetop Method: Place your bacon slices in a cold skillet and turn the heat to medium. Take care not to crowd the pan. Turn occasionally and cook until the bacon reaches desired crispness. Oven Method: Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and place your...
How to Cook: Ham – Bone-In and Boneless

How to Cook: Ham – Bone-In and Boneless

Our premium hams are all fully cooked, so all you need to do is simply reheat them in your oven and serve. Ham Reheating Instructions: Watch how to prepare a Hempler’s Ham Heat oven to 325° F Remove all packaging materials, including the clear “button” over the bone...
Ham Hotline: Answering all your Hempler’s Ham questions

Ham Hotline: Answering all your Hempler’s Ham questions

Welcome to the Ham Hotline. You’re either thinking about it or you’ve got your hands on a Hempler’s Ham…. now what? Check out some of our most frequently asked questions & answers below.  1. How do I reheat my ham? Our premium hams are all fully cooked, so all you...
Which Method Is Best? The Ultimate Bacon-Cooking Experiment

Which Method Is Best? The Ultimate Bacon-Cooking Experiment

Everyone has their secret for cooking the “perfect” bacon, and here at Hempler’s we’ve got our favorite methods, too. But we were curious how the results of various cooking methods compared side-by-side. So that’s what we did! Read on for the details of this fun (and...
Hempler’s Ham Cooking Instructions

Hempler’s Ham Cooking Instructions

Our premium hams are all fully cooked, so all you need to do is simply reheat them in your oven and serve. Bone-In Ham Reheating Instructions: Watch how to prepare a Hempler’s Bone-In Ham Heat oven to 275° Remove all packaging materials, including the clear “button”...
Bacon Cooking Tips

Bacon Cooking Tips

There are lots of ways to cook bacon, and every home chef has their preferred method. We’re not here to tell you which one is best – because we love them all! But we do have some tips on how to get the best results, no matter the cooking method you use. Here are...