Country-cured Ham at Cooking Glossary
What is it? Jamaican ham that has been dry-cured in a mixture of salt sodium nitrate sugar and other seasonings for a period of days (depending on the weight of the ham). The salt is then rinsed off and the ham is slowly smoked over hardwood fires. Jamaican country-cured ham is distinguished by its salty well-seasoned firm flesh.Food Term Definition Added By: Robert
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