Homemade Ham
Description
This recipe won't take much time. When making homemade ham, you can use a wide variety of spices. And the more of them you use, the more aromatic and flavorful the meat will be. If you don't have a smoker at home, the ham can be boiled or baked in the oven.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First, prepare the marinade. Add the salt, sugar, and spices to a saucepan and pour in water. Place over heat, bring to a boil, then remove from the heat and let steep.
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Step 2
2. Meanwhile, wash the meat thoroughly and pat it dry slightly.
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Step 3
3. Place the meat in a container suitable for storage and pour the marinade over it. If desired, when making homemade ham, you can use other marinades as well—it all depends on your imagination and taste preferences.
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Step 4
4. Cover with a lid or wrap in plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator (or simply in a cool place) for 24–36 hours. During this time, periodically remove the meat and turn it over so it marinates evenly.
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Step 5
5. Remove the meat from the marinade and pat it dry slightly, removing any spice residue if necessary.
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Step 6
6. Place in the smoker.
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Step 7
7. In this version, the meat was cut into several pieces beforehand, but you can also smoke it whole. Another way to make homemade ham more appetizing and more piquant is to prepare a sauce. In this case, it consists of butter, honey, mustard, and a pinch of sugar.
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Step 8
8. Periodically baste the meat with sauce during cooking.
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Step 9
9. And this is the delicious result you'll get.