Chaplain Bill,
Glad you are enjoying the thread. I have not tried the Tam hams as I am just getting started doing the true country ham. You have hit the nail on the head on using lean hams as the fattier hams work best for this process. I would think that the city process will work just fine for you and produce some fine butts also. I ask for Berkshire hams. I see the Tam hogs are raised for their fine bacon and I bet you will be enjoying it.
Seems to me you have a pretty good handle on it. If I can help in the future, please ask.
Good to hear from you. Get home soon.
Tom