Ham is a staple at many holiday meals, but what about that layer of skin surrounding the juicy ham meat? The ham skin, also known as the rind or pork rind, is a polarizing topic among home cooks. Some love its unique taste and texture when crisped up, while others find it unappetizingly chewy. So … Read more
Our recipe for Ham and Cheese Crescent Rolls is next level. Crafted with homemade dough, each roll enfolds savory ham and melty mozzarella. This kid-favorite, big-batch recipe works well to make ahead and freeze, too. Croissants are the quintessential pastry that instantly evoke images of leisurely weekend mornings and cozy cafes. Their flaky, multilayered texture … Read more
What cut makes that famous holiday ham? It’s a mix of the cut (from the hind leg) and the curing. When a ham is preserved through salt-forward curing, you can expect it to be moist, tender and flavorful. It also brings out the ham’s sweet, salty and sometimes smoky-tasting notes. Given the size, it’s ideal … Read more
Summer sausage, kielbasa, bologna, bratwurst: The list goes on and on. There are so many varieties of sausage. Is it safe to store them for a long time and where? Are they fully cooked or not? The information below will answer these and other questions. Use the chart as a guideline for safe storage. Sausages … Read more
Make your sandwich with thin sliced honey roast ham for a hearty lunch with a touch of sweetness. Meals that are carefully planned deserve the best ingredients. This product is now made without any added nitrates or nitrites, artificial flavors, or preservatives. Ingredients: ham, water, honey, vinegar; less than 2% of the following ingredients are … Read more
We love a good hot link sausage when it’s time for BBQ, even though brisket and ribs get all the attention. Why wouldn’t you?! They taste great and tend to be a little more different from one BBQ joint to the next. At every roadside BBQ stand, the question of how the sausage will taste … Read more
Glazed ham is the easiest holiday centerpiece, but it can be hard to do if you’ve never done it before! This short guide will teach you everything you need to know about Glazed Ham, including how to choose a ham, remove the rind, how much to buy, the ham glaze, how to store it, and … Read more
Summer sausage is a tasty cured meat that develops robust, complex flavors when properly aged. Aging summer sausage involves controlling temperature, humidity, and airflow for 2-10 weeks after the sausage is made. When done right, aging takes summer sausage from great to phenomenal. Why Age Summer Sausage? Aging summer sausage provides several benefits Enhanced flavor … Read more
As the makers of the #1 selling boneless ham in the country, there’s a very specific nightmare that haunts us every holiday season: home cooks who fail to give their ham enough time to thaw. It’s true, folks: every year, way too many holiday hosts make this simple mistake. Some are new to the job, … Read more
This is hands down, the Best Ham Salad Recipe. A delightful way to use leftover ham for a refreshing salad. I love to keep this low-carb and enjoy it in a lettuce wrap or with veggies. It is also fabulous on croissants and sandwich breads. No judging here, its all delish!. Looking for specifics on … Read more
