Hams: They can be fresh, cook-before-eating, cooked, picnic and country types. There are so many kinds, and their storage times and cooking times can be quite confusing. This background information serves to carve up the facts and make them easier to understand. Hams may be fresh, cured or cured-and-smoked. Ham is the cured leg of … Read more
Smoking a juicy, tender ham on your Green Mountain pellet grill may seem intimidating at first. But with some basic knowledge and the right techniques, you’ll be serving up incredible smoked ham in no time. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk through everything you need to know to smoke a perfect ham from start to … Read more
The Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) diet is an increasingly popular approach for managing autoimmune conditions This restrictive regimen eliminates foods thought to encourage inflammation or gut permeability, With such tight constraints, those on AIP know the challenge of finding quick, tasty, compliant recipes A common question is is ham AIP approved? Keep reading to learn if … Read more
Don’t worry if you forgot to take your holiday ham out of the freezer or if it hasn’t thawed as fast as you thought it would. Its perfectly safe to cook a frozen ham. Just know that it takes about 50 percent longer to cook a fully-frozen ham. Heres everything you need to know to … Read more
Foods to eat with acid reflux may include vegetables, lean meats, and healthy fats. You may find your symptoms improve if you avoid fatty and spicy foods, chocolate, and caffeine. Acid reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) involve acid backflow from your stomach into your esophagus. This can cause heartburn and other symptoms. Lower esophageal … Read more
Iberico ham, also known as jamón ibérico, is a culinary delicacy in Spain and prized around the world for its rich, complex flavor Made from acorn-fed Iberian pigs, this cured ham offers a one-of-a-kind taste experience However, bringing Iberico ham back to the United States is not always straightforward due to import restrictions. This guide … Read more
I tested 2 ways to cook a spiral cut ham and have you covered for any occasion. Two were cooked: one in the oven and one on the smoker. You can choose the method that works best for you. It can be messy and scary to start with a raw or fresh ham, especially when … Read more
Even with a ready-to-eat ham, youll still need to heat it up if you want a warm centerpiece. But doing so can lead to a dried-out cut of meat. Shawn Matijevich, lead chef for online culinary arts and food operations at the Institute of Culinary Education, says there are two main reasons why ham can … Read more
Ham was one of Noah’s three sons, along with Shem and Japheth, who survived the great flood by taking refuge aboard the ark. As one of the progenitors of the human race after the deluge, Ham’s lineage played a pivotal role in repopulating the earth But who exactly were his descendants, and which modern day … Read more
Picture this: You have spent hours tending to the smoker, carefully controlling the temperature, and monitoring your meat. Then, you spent tantalizing minutes waiting as the meat rests. Finally, you get to take the first slice – and its bitter. Not just a little bitter, so bitter you can barely swallow it. The temptation to … Read more