Ham

Can You Eat Iberico Ham When Pregnant?

Most foods and drinks are safe to have during pregnancy. But there are some things you should be careful with or avoid. Iberico ham also known as “pata negra,” is a special type of cured ham made from black Iberian pigs in Spain and Portugal. It is highly prized for its rich, deep flavor and … Read more

Master the Art of Cooking a Perfect Cades Cove Ham

For over 200 years, the smokehouse artisans in the Cades Cove valley of the Great Smoky Mountains have been curing and smoking exceptional hams Their traditional techniques produce hams with rich, smoky flavor and juicy, tender meat Cades Cove hams are fully cooked so heating through is all you need to do. However, my tips … Read more

How Long Does Cryovac Ham Last in the Fridge?

Most of us love a ham at our Christmas spread. Not the sliced stuff we eat during the year slapped on a sanger. But ham from a whole ham with glazing, crackling and Christmas trimmings. For this year’s holiday food, our Senior Food Scientist, Dr. Rozita Vaskoska, knows the best way to store your Christmas … Read more

can you freeze ham steaks

Can You Freeze Ham Steaks? A Guide to Freezing for Quality and Safety Ham steaks make for quick and easy meals but you may have leftovers you want to save. Can you freeze ham steaks? The answer is yes you can freeze both cooked and uncooked ham steaks for later use. With the right freezing … Read more

How to Cook Wild Boar Ham Steak for Deliciously Bold Flavor

Wild boar is an incredibly flavorful and lean meat that makes for delicious ham steaks when prepared properly. The rich, gamy taste comes through beautifully when cooked slow and low. In this article, I’ll provide my best tips for selecting, preparing and cooking wild boar ham steaks to bring out their best qualities. Selecting Wild … Read more

Do Ham and Cheese Croissants Need to be Refrigerated?

You can quickly make these baked ham and cheese crescent rolls as an easy starter, brunch food, or even a late-night snack. We made these crescent roll ups even better by adding sauce and pineapple to make them taste like pizza from Hawaii. Let me tell you, it’s delicious!. With a glass of wine, we … Read more