Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Wisconsin's Best Ham Since 1939
Since 1939, Badger Boiled Ham has been dedicated to crafting premium ham using time-honored techniques passed down through four generations of family ownership. Our commitment to quality begins with sourcing USDA-inspected pork from Midwest farms, cured with a proprietary blend of natural ingredients including maple sugar and local honey. We employ traditional hardwood smoking methods and hand-trim each ham to ensure exceptional texture and flavor. As Wisconsin's longest-operating independent ham producer, we take pride in supporting local communities through charitable initiatives like donating 100% of condiment proceeds to Wisconsin charities and supplying the Hunger Task Force. Our team of skilled artisans, many with decades of tenure, maintains rigorous quality control standards while innovating to meet modern food safety requirements.We specialize exclusively in ham production, offering over 20 varieties from classic smoked ham to specialty baked cuts. Our products are available statewide in delis and meat departments, with our iconic Hot Ham & Rolls program serving as a Wisconsin tradition since the 1970s. Through eight decades of operation, we've maintained our original Milwaukee facility while expanding production capabilities to meet growing demand without compromising our core values of quality over profit, local sourcing, and employee care.
Services
Hot Ham & Rolls
Premium Smoked Ham
Condiments
Baked Ham
Sliced Smoked Ham
Details
- Year established: 1939
Highlights and features
- Four generations of ham-making expertise since 1939
- Proprietary hardwood smoking process with natural ingredients
- 100% of condiment proceeds support Wisconsin charities
- Last independent small-scale ham producer in Wisconsin
- Average employee tenure of nearly a decade
Services
Hot Ham & Rolls
Badger Boiled Ham's signature Hot Ham & Rolls program preserves Wisconsin's culinary heritage through fresh-baked rolls filled with premium sliced ham. This tradition spans generations, available at grocery stores and bakeries statewide. Our program supports local businesses while delivering convenient, high-quality meals for football Sundays, family gatherings, and special occasions.
Premium Smoked Ham
Our hardwood-smoked ham uses a proprietary blend of natural sweeteners and traditional curing methods. Each ham is hand-trimmed and never injected with water or artificial additives. Available in whole, half, and quarter cuts for holiday meals or special occasions.
Condiments
We produce artisanal condiments including stone-ground mustard, horseradish sauce, and chipotle mustard. These small-batch creations complement our ham products while supporting Wisconsin charities through 100% of proceeds from condiment sales.
Baked Ham
Our baked hams feature a signature glaze of brown sugar and cloves, slow-cooked using traditional methods. Available bone-in or pre-sliced, these ready-to-serve options maintain our commitment to quality without artificial preservatives or fillers.
Sliced Smoked Ham
Premium sliced smoked ham options include regular, honey, and old-fashioned pit ham varieties. Perfect for sandwiches or charcuterie boards, these products maintain our natural curing process while offering convenient portioning for retail and foodservice customers.
People
Brian Schwellinger
President
Fourth-generation leader with over 30 years in ham production, maintaining family traditions while modernizing equipment and expanding distribution networks to preserve Wisconsin's culinary heritage.
Quinn Schwellinger
Vice President
Fourth-generation executive overseeing daily operations since 2020, leveraging advertising experience to enhance brand visibility while maintaining quality standards through pandemic-era challenges.
Lee Mikle
Sales Director
Sales leader managing statewide distribution networks, ensuring Badger Boiled Ham products reach grocery stores, delis, and foodservice providers while maintaining quality control standards.
Chris Hartmann
Plant Manager
Operations specialist overseeing production processes, implementing state-of-the-art equipment upgrades while preserving traditional curing and smoking methods since 1939.
Questions
What makes Badger Boiled Ham different from other brands?
We use a proprietary family recipe with natural sweeteners, hardwood smoking, and traditional curing methods since 1939 without artificial additives.
Is Badger Boiled Ham locally sourced?
We source pork from Midwest farms and use local Wisconsin honey in our curing process, supporting regional agriculture.
What is the Hot Ham & Rolls program?
Our signature Wisconsin tradition featuring fresh-baked rolls with premium sliced ham, available at grocery stores and bakeries statewide.
Does Badger Boiled Ham support local communities?
We donate 100% of condiment proceeds to Wisconsin charities and supply the Hunger Task Force with ham and condiments.
How should I store Badger Boiled Ham products?
Keep refrigerated at 40°F or below. Consume within 7 days of opening or freeze for up to 90 days.
