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Hungarian Smoked Ham

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This International main features Ham, Salt, Saltpeter, Sugar, brown. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1
Calories: 290.1
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This International main features Ham, Salt, Saltpeter, Sugar, brown. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 1 ea Ham
  • 1 cup Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Saltpeter
  • 1 cup Sugar, brown
  • 2 cup Vinegar, cider
Directions
  1. 1
    Rub each ham well with salt.
  2. 2
    Place in container and let stand for three days in refrigerator.
  3. 3
    Discard brine that formed.
  4. 4
    Mix saltpeter, salt, sugar, and rub well over surface and crevices of ham.
  5. 5
    Let stand for 3 days in refrigerator.
  6. 6
    Now add the vinegar and turn daily for necessary time to cure (figure 3 days per pound).
  7. 7
    Wash ham with hot water and let air dry overnite.
  8. 8
    Hang in pre-heated smoke house (80-90 degrees) and smoke for two weeks or longer if it is a big ham.
  9. 9
    Use green hickory or apple wood saved from pruning time for the fuel.
  10. 10
    Wipe off smoke , wrap in heavy paper, then in cotton sack and tie securely.
  11. 11
    Hang in cool dry dark place from 6 months to a year to mellow.
  12. 12
    Check for mold regularly

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 290.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.9g2%
Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
Cholesterol 12.0mg4%
Sodium 248955.7mg10374%
Total Carbohydrate 60.8g21%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 60.3g
Protein 6.2g13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: baking, brown, cider, ham, hungarian, international, main, salt, saltpeter, smoked, smoking, sugar, title, vinegar
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