<P> Turkey ham is produced from turkey meat such as cured turkey thigh meat and other meat from the animals , which can be machine - deboned . Contrary to the product 's name , turkey ham products do not contain any ham or pork products . Some turkey ham products are manufactured with added water , which adds moisture and weight , and some include binders , which serves to bind the moisture and fat in the meat to improve texture . Turkey ham is sometimes flavored to resemble the flavor of ham . Turkey ham typically has a 5 percent fat content , and some turkey hams are produced as fat - free . Turkey hams are typically produced in two sizes , whole and half - sized . </P>
what part of the turkey does turkey ham come from
thigh meat other meat from the animals