How to Cure Ham
Open the hock-end portion of the ham., Cover the skin of the ham with the curing mix, then cover the lean cuts of the ham. , Place the cured ham in wrapping paper., Put the wrapped, cured ham into a stockinette bag, and then hang it in a...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open the hock-end portion of the ham.
Add at least 3 tablespoons (44 ml) of curing mix inside the ham to cover the middle joint.
Applying the cure inside the ham prevents the bone from spoiling. ,, Cover the wrapping paper tightly to keep the cure mixture on the ham. , Let the ham cure
2.5 to 3 days per pound of ham.
Depending on the size, ham needs up to 40 days of cold weather for curing to prevent it from spoiling. -
Step 2: Cover the skin of the ham with the curing mix
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Step 3: then cover the lean cuts of the ham.
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Step 4: Place the cured ham in wrapping paper.
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Step 5: Put the wrapped
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Step 6: cured ham into a stockinette bag
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Step 7: and then hang it in a well-ventilated room.
Detailed Guide
Add at least 3 tablespoons (44 ml) of curing mix inside the ham to cover the middle joint.
Applying the cure inside the ham prevents the bone from spoiling. ,, Cover the wrapping paper tightly to keep the cure mixture on the ham. , Let the ham cure
2.5 to 3 days per pound of ham.
Depending on the size, ham needs up to 40 days of cold weather for curing to prevent it from spoiling.
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