Cooking a ham might seem like a big job, but once you know the rules, it’s really simple. A ham is a beautiful centerpiece for a Sunday lunch or a useful way to prepare meals ahead of time. If you follow our Good Housekeeping tips, you’ll be able to make a perfect ham that will … Read more
There are two ways of curing meat – a salty brine, or just plain salt. I will share recipes for both. Curing a fresh ham is a time-honored tradition for preserving pork. However traditional curing methods often rely on nitrates to preserve the meat and give it that iconic pink color. While delicious there are … Read more
As the makers of the #1 selling boneless ham in the country, there’s a very specific nightmare that haunts us every holiday season: home cooks who fail to give their ham enough time to thaw. It’s true, folks: every year, way too many holiday hosts make this simple mistake. Some are new to the job, … Read more
There are a lot of fully cooked hams in stores, but it’s tradition to glaze and cook the ham first, which makes it taste even better. Cooking ham in a convection oven means adjusting both temperature and cook time slightly from conventional oven recipes. There are so many kinds of ham that the USDA Food … Read more
A pre-cooked, spiral-sliced ham is relatively simple to prepare and convenient to serve. Such hams are particularly popular for holiday meals and buffet dinners. As its name implies, pre-cooked ham has been previously baked, smoked or cured and comes ready to eat. In fact, it can even be eaten without reheating, according to Ohio State … Read more
Parma ham, also known as prosciutto di Parma, is a beloved Italian delicacy celebrated for its sweet, salty flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture. This specialty cured ham is produced in the Parma region of Italy from the hind legs of pigs. But with its long shelf life, is it still safe to eat if you discover … Read more
Knowing how to cook a ham properly is a great culinary technique to have up your sleeve. There’s nothing hard about baking a ham. Just follow this step-by-step guide for what to do and what not to do. Baking a gorgeous glazed ham is a holiday tradition for many families. People often ask, though, if … Read more
When you deep fry a ham that’s already cooked, you can make it taste different. This way of cooking keeps the meat moist and gives the outside a crispy coating. This guide will show you how to deep fry a bone-in or boneless ham that has already been cooked. Why Deep Fry Precooked Ham? Frying … Read more
Our country ham is already cooked, so it’s easy to use in a recipe or just eat by itself. After you open up your fully cooked country ham, you probably won’t use it all at once. Here are some of our top tips for storing and slicing our fully cooked country ham: We’re happy to … Read more
As my son used to say when he was little, ham hocks are thought to be a more “peasant” type of meat. But when I bought a half hog from a local farmer and got two of them, I knew I had to find a way to make them taste better than I had in … Read more