Fresh Ham

bembringMember

Hi Everyone,

I just bought a whole fresh raw uncured ham.
Now what do I do with it?
What kind of spice or brine or how to cure it?
Maybe SmokinOkies Holiday brine?
Inject it?
Or maybe Buckboard bacon kit?
Set smoker temp to 200 or 225 deg?
What internal temp for slicing?
I will try 6 oz maple wood.
This is a practice smoke before Christmas

Thank you,
Brian E.

12/20/0610:48 AM

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Brian,

Here's a link to a recipe I've tried and liked.

Honey Cured Ham

Read the whole page. they tell how The Honey Baked Ham Co. does it. Pretty good info!

12/20/061:47 PM

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bembringMember

Hi GeiyserQ,

This recipe looks great.
None of the stores have any cure.
Do I have to add cure?

Thank you,
Brian E.

12/21/0611:16 AM

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Former Member

Brian,

You have to add cure if you want what we know as a ham. Otherwise you'll just be smoking it like a pork butt.

You can go to the grocery store and buy some TenderQuick. Or buy it online at www.mortonsalt.com

Follow the instructions on the TQ package for the amount to use. Then readjust the amount of salt the recipe calls for.

12/21/0612:39 PM

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