First Big Ham.

[itchybeard]

Hi All.
After being fairly successfull with some bacon thought I would have a try at a big Ham using Habanero Smokers recipe.
Here it is just out of the smoker 4hrs of maple then reaching an IT of 155⁰f.


It looks and smells fantastic, hopefully should be even better after resting and roasting with glaze. Just in time for Christmas....brilliant
Thanks Habanero.

[SiFumar]

Outstanding!

[ArnieM]

Hi Itchy,

What was the basic ham you started with?  Fresh?

[Habanero Smoker]

It does look good. I hope you like it.

[itchybeard]

Hi ArnieM.
Actually it was bought from a wholesale store it was fresh in but not as fresh as straight from the butcher. But I know the quality is good.
They are on offer so might get another one.
Cheers.

[Habanero Smoker]

Uncured, uncooked and unsmoked ham is referred to as "fresh ham"; to tell it apart from cured hams.

[SiFumar]

I agree with you HS....I've noticed alot of people confuse "fresh".  I think alot has to do with the stores and how they advertise.  On picture below out of this weeks ad...the left picture is clearly a "smoked ham" but it's "fresh" and the one on right is a "fresh" pork shoulder when is clearly unsmoked, unbrined.  Alot of stores use "fresh" meaning has not been frozen. 

[itchybeard]

Uncured, uncooked and unsmoked ham is referred to as "fresh ham"; to tell it apart from cured hams.

Thanks for the correction Habanero. So the answer to ArnieMs question is yes it was fresh. A lot of people I know think that fresh means unfrozen , I shall be putting them straight.

[Habanero Smoker]

Uncured, uncooked and unsmoked ham is referred to as "fresh ham"; to tell it apart from cured hams.

Thanks for the correction Habanero. So the answer to ArnieMs question is yes it was fresh. A lot of people I know think that fresh means unfrozen , I shall be putting them straight.

The food industry is confusing. The definition of fresh poultry is poultry that has not been frozen, though it can be enhanced, but that not so for ham.

[viper125]

Well I don't really know! But I can tell you thid Kentucky blooded hillbilly was always taught and still thinks fresh is uncooked and unfrozen most times. but always uncooked. You can believe those city people if you wantg\. But we all know it would take a bus load to get the truth out of them. LOL

[itchybeard]

Hi all here is the finished ham. With a New Zealand Thyme Honey glaze.


All sliced up.



Vac-Packed and ready for storage..



Cheers

Merry Christmas all.....

[OldHickory]

A real good looking ham.

[Habanero Smoker]

Looks great.

What type of slicer do you have, or is that hand carved?

[itchybeard]

Looks great.

What type of slicer do you have, or is that hand carved?

Hi Hanabero Smoker.
A bit of a story there regarding the slicer. I had a small 7.5in slicer to start with which I found was to small so I sold that one then I was keeping an eye out on
eBay for a second hand commercial 12in slicer. I managed to get one, it's a Newscan fs300 hd commercial slicer (used but in good condition). Forgot that it was 150 miles away.. still never mind I got it in time for Christmas. And it is great just the job. only $79 as well.

The ham tastes great albeit just a tad salty. will this stay salty or will the flavour mature? is there anything I can do to the finished ham? I will soak it a bit longer next time.

Merry Christmas

[ghost9mm]

Partner that is a mighty good lookin ham, Y'all are gonna be eatin real good...well done...