Applegate Sliced Organic Slow Cooked Ham

Applegate Sliced Organic Slow Cooked Ham (6 oz) sits in the refrigerated natural deli aisle, usually on a shelf alongside other organic and minimally processed lunch meats, packaged meats, and specialty cheeses. You’ll spot it near other Applegate lines and behind the glass case or in chilled multi-packs of turkey and roast beef aimed at shoppers seeking cleaner-label proteins. It’s the kind of product picked up on grocery runs for quick sandwiches, school or work lunches, picnic spreads, or an easy protein for weeknight dinners. Brand positioning leans into wholesome, natural and family-friendly values — Applegate markets to health-conscious shoppers and parents who want organic origin claims, antibiotic-free animals, and shorter ingredient lists without advertising a gourmet price tag. The label is full of health-halo cues: “Organic,” “Pork Never Administered Antibiotics,” and simple ingredient names; there’s no flashy kid-focused artwork, just straightforward organic branding that signals trust and transparency. In plain terms, this is a cooked, ready-to-eat processed ham: pork is slow-cooked, sliced, and preserved with salt and cultured celery powder rather than industrial chemical names. Sensory notes include thin, tender moist slices with a mild smoky-sweet pork flavor, a slightly salty finish (60 calories per serving, 440 mg sodium), and a pale pink color; it typically comes in a vacuum-sealed plastic tray or film pack that you peel open and reseal for storage. Rituals around it are simple — layered in sandwiches, folded on crackers for impromptu charcuterie, warmed with eggs at breakfast, or tossed into pasta — offering convenient protein with an organic, “better-for-you” story.