SLICED HAM BACON | Tender Ham Speck Made from 100% Austrian Pork | Thinly Sliced Specialty | Traditionally Cured & Gently Smoked | The Perfect Addition to Any Snack Board
Our sliced ham bacon is a true masterpiece of traditional Alpine craftsmanship, made for anyone who appreciates the finest cured specialties. We start with hand-selected, especially tender cuts from the pork leg, carefully trimmed and perfected with real passion.
This finely sliced ham speck stands out thanks to its balanced recipe, crafted to the highest qualityDetecting cheese defects and quality - on the cheese dough. Recognizing cheese defects requires some practice. » More info standards. What really sets it apart is how traditional curing methods come together: the prime leg cuts are first lightly smoked over select beechwood, then patiently air-dried to full maturity in crisp mountainThe Vorarlberger Bergkäse (mountain cheese) is a regional cheese specialty from the Austrian province Vorarlberg. » More info air. Lean meat, perfectly balanced natural spices, and this gentle curing process add up to pure, honest flavor.
The main ingredient in this delicious specialty is 100% premiumHere in Austria, we call our fresh, natural milk for our cheese production hay milk (hay mild standard) - in Germany it is different. » More info Austrian pork, sourced responsibly and held to the highest standards of freshness and quality.
Our ham speck is cured the traditional way — lightly smoked and air-dried under ideal conditions — giving it its firm bite and that unmistakable, mildly spiced, delicately smoky flavor.
Thanks to our strict use of top-quality Austrian pork and paper-thin slicing, this ham bacon practically melts on the tongue — a real treat and the perfect choice for any proper snack board.
Try finding this level of craftsmanship at the supermarket — you won’t. Our ham bacon, made from 100% Austrian pork, is something truly special. Discover the difference that master craftsmanship and top-notch ingredients really make.
What makes it special: our master butcher creates a wonderfully tender ham bacon specialty from the finest leg cuts — expertly short-smoked, naturally air-dried, beautifully lean, and already sliced thin and ready to serve straight away.
Our ham bacon is a premium cured ham specialty, made from the finest cuts of the pork leg and finished with pure sea salt and select natural spices. After a short, gentle smoking stage, the ham air-dries slowly under controlled conditions until every flavor comes together in perfect harmony.
Our sliced ham bacon is expertly crafted from 100% Austrian pork. Carefully chosen spices and fine spice extracts bring out the full flavor of the meat. The brief smoking stage and extended air-drying naturally preserve the ham and give it its elegant, one-of-a-kind aroma.
Good ham bacon is a cornerstone of Alpine food culture. As a classic snack-board staple, it belongs on every charcuterie platter, alongside fresh farmhouse bread, or as an elegant pairing with cheese and wine.
You’ll find our sliced ham bacon in our Speck & Ham Specialties category in the shop.
Ham Bacon Tips | Quality & Nutrition
The quality of ham speck comes down to one thing above all: where the meat comes from. We use only premium leg cuts from Austrian pigs, prized for their fine marbling, tender grain, and minimal fat contentThe F.D.M. value related to dry matter, also depending on the water content of the cheese. The higher the water content (the more watery the cheese) the less dry matter and the less fat the cheese contains. » More info.
The longer and more carefully a ham speck is left to mature and air-dry, the more harmoniously the subtle smoke, meat maturity, and spice aromas come together. Thanks to the fine slicing, it’s ready to eat straight away and practically melts on the tongue.
Our top tip for the best flavor:
- Let the sliced ham bacon sit at room temperature for about 10–15 minutes before eating — this lets the flavor fully unfold.
- Once opened, keep it well wrapped in the fridgeRipened cheese likes it cool and moist. The best is a temperature of about 8-10 ° C at about 90% humidity. » More info and enjoy within a few days.
- Pairs perfectly with fresh wood-fired bread, tangy Alpine cheese, pickles, or horseradish.
- If you spot tiny white specks on the surface, that’s usually just natural salt crystallization from the curing process — a sign of genuine traditional craftsmanship.
The Finest Ham Meat
Our ham bacon is made exclusively from the finest, leanest leg cuts, sourced from pigs raised under controlled conditions in AustriaSince 2004, ARGE Heumilch Österreich has been bringing together around 8,000 hay-milk farmers and more than 60 dairies. » More info.
Lightly Smoked & Air-Dried
A short, gentle cold-smoking stage followed by extended, gentle air-drying gives the bacon its mild spice and delicate texture.
Snack-Board Tip
Served thinly sliced on a wooden board, these tender ham slices bring out their full Alpine flavor alongside a good mountain cheese.
Palate Magic
What makes our ham bacon special? Premium leg meat, a delicate short smoke, and perfect maturity from gentle air-drying.
Ham Bacon Spice Level
How intense is the flavor? We rate it on a scale of 0 (mild) to 10 (bold).
6/10
Ham Bacon Tenderness
How tender is the slice? We rate it on a scale of 0 (firm) to 10 (butter-soft).
5/10
Ham Bacon Maturity
How long does it mature? We measure this on a scale of 1 to 6 months.






























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