Ham hocks are a beloved staple in Southern cuisine, imparting smoky, meaty flavor to dishes like collard greens, beans, soups, and stews. However, before cooking with ham hocks, it’s essential to know how to properly clean and prep them. With the right techniques, you can rid ham hocks of impurities and draw out excess salt … Read more
Whenever you plan to serve a big pork dish like a ham for Easter or Christmas dinner, you are faced with a lot of questions. Where should I buy the ham? What kind of ham should I buy? Should it be bone-in or boneless? How much ham should I give each person? It’s likely that … Read more
Whenever you plan to serve a big pork dish like a ham for Easter or Christmas dinner, you are faced with a lot of questions. Where should I buy the ham? What kind of ham should I buy? Should it be bone-in or boneless? How much ham should I give each person? It’s likely that … Read more
Cooking ham in a turbo convection oven may seem intimidating, but with a few simple techniques, you can achieve incredibly moist, tender and delicious results. This comprehensive guide will walk you through choosing the right ham, proper preparation, setting oven temperatures, calculating cook times, glazing, monitoring doneness and more. Follow these tips for ham perfection! … Read more
Appleton Farms makes some of the most delicious hams on the market. If you’ve purchased one of their hams for an upcoming holiday or special occasion, you likely want to know how to cook an Appleton Farms ham perfectly. Don’t worry – with this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through everything needed to cook your … Read more
Eating a toasted ham sandwich during pregnancy is a common craving for many expecting mothers. However there are some important safety considerations to keep in mind. In this article we’ll explore whether it’s safe to eat toasted ham sandwiches during pregnancy, look at the risks, and provide some healthier alternatives. Is It Safe to Eat … Read more
Wondering how much a ham weighs or how many people a ham will serve? With so many types and sizes of hams available, it can get confusing Here’s a guide to help you understand ham weights and servings. Typical Ham Weights The weight of a ham can vary greatly depending on the cut and whether … Read more
Create a simple yet filling breakfast or lunch with our recipe for a Ham and tuna salad wrap. Enjoy a tasty meal made with common kitchen ingredients. Tuna and ham are both versatile proteins that are commonly enjoyed in sandwiches salads pasta dishes and more. But should these two deli meats be paired together? This … Read more
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
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
