How to Make Homemade Smoked & Cured Ham

How to Make the Best Homemade Smoked Ham

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Looking to impress your family this holiday season (or any time of year) with a truly delicious, homemade smoked ham? Join Jon and watch us as we break down the process of curing and smoking a ham from scratch! This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know to make a fantastic ham that your entire family will love.

We'll start by explaining exactly what a cured ham is – the rear leg of a pig that has been transformed through salting, smoking, and brining (or pickling). You'll learn about the role of nitrites and salt in achieving that perfect cure, lowering water activity to inhibit harmful microorganisms.
Choosing the right ham is crucial. We'll advise you on how to pick out a fresh ham that is uncooked, unsmoked, uncured, and free of additives—typically found at your local meat market or butcher.
Our video then dives into the step-by-step process: injecting the ham, soaking it in a brine and cure solution overnight, and finally, smoking and cooking it to perfection. We emphasize that injecting is the best way to cure a ham at home due to its thickness, explaining the challenges of traditional cover brining where the cure can "gas out." We'll show you how to use a marinade injector (like our 4-oz Stainless Steel Marinade Injector) for precise application.

You'll also get critical tips on brine water preparation, including ideal temperatures (29-35°F) and why purified or distilled water is recommended to ensure low microbial levels and prevent chlorine issues.

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