Which Brands of Deli and Lunch Meats are Gluten-Free?

Celiac.com 11/07/2023 - We get a lot of questions about foods and food products. We've recently gotten a bunch about meat products, especially deli and lunch meats. Which brands of lunch meat are gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease? The short answer is many.

We recently did an article on brands of gluten-free pastrami. And we've done articles on brands of gluten-free ham and gluten-free turkey, but not deli meats in general.

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These brands of deli and lunch meat that are either labeled gluten-free, or are naturally gluten-free meaning that they contain no gluten ingredients and list no wheat or gluten allergens, and for most celiacs they are considered safe.

A&H

• A & H Kosher Sliced 1St Cut Corned Beef
• A & H Kosher Sliced 1St Cut Pastrami
• A & H Sliced Kosher Sliced Beef Fry

Aaron's

• Aaron's Best Smoked Beef Pastrami
• Aaron's Best Smoked Turkey Pastrami

Applegate Natural & Organic Meats
Applegate offers a wide variety of gluten-free deli meats, including ham, turkey, and more, including:

• Applegate Citrus Ginger Turkey Front
• Applegate Natural Herb Turkey Breast Sliced
• Applegate Natural Honey Maple Turkey Breast
• Applegate Natural Honey Uncured Ham Sliced
• Applegate Natural Oven Roasted Chicken Breast Sliced
• Applegate Natural Slow Cooked Uncured Ham Sliced
• Applegate Natural Smoked Turkey Breast Sliced
• Applegate Natural Smoked Turkey Breast Sliced
• Applegate Naturals Black Forest Ham
• Applegate Naturals Cuban-Inspired Pork Loin
• Applegate Organic Black Forest Uncured Ham Sliced Front
• Applegate Organic Herb Turkey Breast Sliced Front
• Applegate Organic Oven Roasted Chicken Sliced Front
• Applegate Organic Oven Roasted Turkey Sliced Front
• Applegate Organic Slow Cooked Uncured Ham Sliced
• Applegate Organic Smoked Chicken Breast Sliced
• Applegate Organic Smoked Turkey Breast Sliced

Bar-M

• Bar-M Pastrami, Beef, Sliced

Bar-S
Bar-S offers a wide variety of gluten-free deli meats, including ham, turkey, and more:

• Bar-S Bologna
• Bar-S Chopped Ham
• Bar-S Fresh Ham
• Bar-S Smoked Ham
• Bar-S Applewood Smoked Turkey
• Bar-S Black Forest Turkey
• Bar-S Oven Roasted Turkey
• Bar-S Salami

Boar's Head
Boar's Head offers a wide variety of gluten-free deli meats, including ham, roast beef, pastrami and more, including:

• Applewood Smoked Turkey Breast
• Bologna
• Boneless Smoked Uncured Ham Steak
• Cooked Uncured Ham
• Genoa Salami
• Hard Salami
• Honey Smoked Turkey Breast
• Hot Uncured Capocollo
• Mortadella
• Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
• Pepperoni
• Prosciutto di Parma, Product of Italy
• Prosciutto Riserva Stradolce
• Rotisserie Chicken Breast
• Simplicity All Natural* Applewood Smoked Uncured Ham
• Simplicity All Natural* Roasted Turkey Breast
• Simplicity All Natural* Smoked Turkey Breast
• Simplicity All Natural* Uncured Genoa Salame
• Simplicity All Natural* Uncured Ham
• Simplicity Organic Roasted Turkey Breast
• Smoked Maple Turkey Steak
• Smoked Maple Uncured Ham Steak
• Smoked Uncured Ham
• Uncured Honey Ham
• Uncured Pancetta
• Uncured Sopressata Dry Sausage
• 1st Cut Pastrami Brisket
• Cap-Off Top Round Pastrami
• Pastrami 
• Pastrami Seasoned Turkey Breast

Buddig

• Buddig makes a number of gluten-free deli meats:
• Buddig Original Ham
• Buddig Original Pastrami
• Buddig Original Turkey

Butterball 
Butterball makes a number of gluten-free deli meats.

• Butterball Thanksgiving Roasted Turkey Breast
• Butterball Buffalo Style Chicken Breast

Dietz & Watson
Dietz & Watson makes numerous gluten-free deli meats, including:

• Dietz & Watson Applewood Smoked Turkey Breast
• Dietz & Watson Black Forest Ham
• Dietz & Watson Ham
• Dietz & Watson Navel Pastrami
• Dietz & Watson Spiced Beef Pastrami

Empire

• Empire Kosher Turkey Pastrami

First Street

• First Street Navel Pastrami, Sliced New York Style
• First Street Premium Sliced Pastrami

Jack's Gourmet

• Jack's Gourmet 1st Cut Pastrami (Kosher)

Jennie-O 
Nearly all Jennie-O lunch meats are gluten-free. Check labels to be sure.

• Jennie-O 95% Fat Free Turkey Pastrami
• Jennie-O Oven Roasted White Turkey Breast
• Jennie-O All Natural Oven Roasted Red Sod Sliced Turkey
• Jennie-O Smoked Turkey Breast Sliced
• Jennie-O Smoked Turkey Breast Extra Lean Sliced
• Jennie-O Oven Roasted Turkey Breast Extra Lean Sliced
• Jennie-O Oil Browned Turkey Breast Extra Lean Sliced

Meal Mart

• Meal Mart Beef 100% Premium Dry Rub Pastrami

Wellshire Farms
All Wellshire Farms deli meats are gluten-free. Check labels to be sure.

• Black Forest Boneless Seasoned Sliced Intact Ham
• Wellshire Farms Cooked Pastrami

As with any processed meat product, pay special attention to labels and ingredients, especially for seasoned products. As always, read labels carefully and avoid any gluten ingredients. Have we missed a favorite brand of gluten-free deli and lunch meats? Share in the comments below.