Barbecuing a juicy ham to feed a crowd is a summer tradition, but determining the right amount can be tricky. You want to make sure there’s enough so everyone gets their fill of tasty ham, but you also don’t want to be stuck with a fridge full of expensive leftovers. To help you figure out … Read more
People who eat raw or undercooked pork are at risk of getting three parasites: Trichinella spiralis, Taenia solium, and Toxoplasma gondii. Inspection procedures, when practised according to prescribed methods, are effective in eliminating the majority of risks from T. spiralis and T. solium. No suitable methods for the post-slaughter detection of T. gondii are available. … Read more
When you’re having a big holiday gathering or feeding a crowd, a whole bone-in ham is a classic centerpiece However, one massive 15-20 pound ham can be intimidating for the home cook Plus, not everyone has an oven big enough to accommodate a ham that size. The solution? Cutting the whole ham in half prior … Read more
Keep refrigerated. Cooking instructions: 1 smoked daisy roll. Red potatoes. Carrots. Cabbage. Remove Hummel Bros. Smoked daisy roll from casings. Place smoked daisy roll in large pot of water. Boil for 1/2 hour. Add potatoes, carrots, and quartered cabbage. Simmer for 60 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Let smoked daisy roll sit on a … Read more
You dont need to live in Spain to be able to enjoy a good Spanish ham. Still, there are a few easy things you should do to get the most out of this wonderful product. Ibérico ham, known as jamón ibérico in Spanish, is considered by many to be the finest cured ham in the … Read more
Now you can make soups and gravies even better with my Ham Bone Broth recipe! You’ll never go back to store-bought stock again after tasting how much better homemade stock tastes. Plus, it’s easier than you’d ever imagine. Up until recently, it had never occurred to me just how important using homemade stock was. Why … Read more
There is a lot of deli meat, also called lunch meat, that doesn’t last long. It goes from tasty to slimy in just a few days. Many home cooks still wonder if they can freeze deli meat, even though they know how to freeze chicken breasts and stew meat. The short answer is yes. Deli … Read more
Even those who aren’t particularly interested in food know that prosciutto is something special. Without a doubt, this is one of the most famous Italian cured meats in the world. For hundreds of years, people have loved it as a snack, in deli sandwiches, and on pizza. We’ve decided to compile answers to the most … Read more
Ham bones are flavor powerhouses that can transform ordinary dishes into rich, savory masterpieces. But with all that concentrated porky goodness locked inside, it begs the question – how many times can you actually use a ham bone before it’s spent? Let’s dive into the possibilities and limitations to make the most of these underutilized … Read more
As a Smithfield ham enthusiast, I’m often asked – how long can you freeze a Smithfield ham? With so many varieties like spiral sliced country cured and hardwood smoked, there’s confusion about proper freezer times. In this comprehensive guide, I’ll share exactly how long each type of Smithfield ham can be frozen to maintain peak … Read more
