Homemade Pork Ham
Description
This appetizer comes together quickly and easily. This simple homemade pork ham recipe is a great alternative to sausage and other ready-made meat products. Natural and fragrant, this ham makes a hearty and appetizing breakfast and can also be served with a side dish or salad. Serve with herbs and sauce.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. The classic recipe for homemade pork ham calls for the simplest spices, but you can use absolutely any seasonings you like. Preparing ham this way takes quite a long time, but most of that time is spent curing the meat.
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Step 2
2. To prepare the brine, combine the salt and spices and cover everything with water. In this case, use a pepper mix (black, allspice, hot) and cloves. You can add a couple of bay leaves, as well as other aromatic spices. Place everything over heat and bring to a boil. Then cool completely completely.
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Step 3
3. To ensure the ham is thoroughly soaked with brine, it is convenient to use a syringe. With it, you can pierce the meat on all sides. Place the pork in a deep container and pour the remaining salt brine over it. Place a weight on top (a jar of water, for example) and refrigerate. This homemade pork ham recipe calls for curing the meat for at least 3 days. During this time, turn the pork over several times so it soaks evenly.
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Step 4
4. Once the meat has been thoroughly salted, it can be tightly tied so it holds its shape well and placed in boiling water. Simmer over low heat for about two hours. Then carefully remove the ham and rinse it under cold water. Let the ham "rest" overnight.
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Step 5
5. And that's the entire simple recipe for homemade pork ham. Now it can be neatly sliced and served at the table. Appetizing and natural, it will appeal not only to adults but also to children.