Ham skin, also known as ham rind, is the outer layer of cured pork that covers a ham steak or roast. It’s a thin, leathery layer of fat and skin that forms when a pork leg is cured and smoked to make ham. Many people trim the skin off and discard it before eating ham … Read more
How to use an electric roaster oven to cook a sweet and sticky ham. This will make a holiday dinner that your guests will remember. The irresistible smell of a ham roasting in the oven is sure to bring back happy holiday memories. One of the easiest and most popular holiday meals to make is … Read more
Glazed ham is the easiest holiday centerpiece, but it can be hard to do if you’ve never done it before! This short guide will teach you everything you need to know about Glazed Ham, including how to choose a ham, remove the rind, how much to buy, the ham glaze, how to store it, and … Read more
When you’re not in a flare, eating a high-fiber diet can promote gut health and reduce flares. However, switching to easier-to-digest foods during a flare may help relieve symptoms. Diverticulitis is a condition that affects the digestive tract. It’s an infection of the diverticula. These are small pockets that develop in the lining of the … Read more
Prosciutto, the Italian delicacy, has graced our tables and tantalized our taste buds for centuries. This dry-cured ham is a mainstay in charcuterie boards and many different kinds of food. It has a delicate, savory flavor and a smooth texture. No matter how tasty and useful prosciutto is, it always leaves foodies and home cooks … Read more
Millions of homes will celebrate Easter with a delicious ham as the main entrée of their holiday meal. How long will ham last in the freezer or refrigerator? That is a question that many people have. The answer, however, depends on a few factors. Ham can stay frozen for up to six months if it’s … Read more
Ham is a beloved meat across many cultures and cuisines From spiral sliced holiday hams to Italian prosciutto, the salty, savory flavor of cured pork is hard to resist However, some find ham leads to unwanted gas or bloating. What causes this gastrointestinal distress, and is there anything you can do to still enjoy ham … Read more
Fully cooked hams are a great choice for the holidays because they’re simple to make, feed a lot of people, and taste great the next day. Also great for busy families, hams can be the base for many other recipes during the week. On Sunday, cook the ham and eat it all week in a … Read more
Cured ham hocks are a delicious addition to countless savory dishes. Their rich, smoky flavor takes soups, beans, stews and more to the next level. While you can buy smoked ham hocks at the grocery store, curing them yourself at home results in superior taste and texture. Read on for an easy tutorial on curing … Read more
A ham hock terrine is a perfect make-ahead dish for entertaining. The rich smooth texture studded with pieces of tender ham makes an elegant starter or lunch dish. But what if you end up with leftovers after all that work preparing a terrine? Can you freeze ham hock terrine to enjoy later? The short answer … Read more