But he is married to a native Pittsburgher who grew up on chipped chopped ham. Chipped chopped ham isn’t a generic deli product — it’s paper-thin, almost feathery shavings of goodness that cascade softly on your sammich when properly prepared. 2: The meat is a combination of ham, ham trimmings and seasonings, ground together and molded into a loaf. 4: Craving chipped chopped ham today? “The Slammer” was frizzle-fried chipped chopped ham topped with American cheese and grilled onions.