Poached Ham Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time8 Hr 0 Min
Ready In8 Hr 20 MinDifficulty LevelBetter Buy
Health IndexAverageServings10
HealthyHigh Protein
Ingredients
| 1 lightly smoked ham (about 16 to 18 lb. [8 kg.]), soaked in cold water overnight | ||
| 1/2 lb. hay or 1/4 lb. [125 g.] dried lime flowers, tied in a cheesecloth (optional) | ||
Directions
According to the size of the ham, it will need seven to eight hours of slow cooking in unsalted water to cover, without letting the water boil.
Keep the temperature about 180° F. [85° C.].
In general, the cooking time is 20 to 25 minutes to the pound [1/2 kg.].
The ham is cooked when the small shank bone can be removed easily.
These hams may be cooked with hay or with lime flowers, by adding a handful of one or the other to the poaching liquid.
Keep the temperature about 180° F. [85° C.].
In general, the cooking time is 20 to 25 minutes to the pound [1/2 kg.].
The ham is cooked when the small shank bone can be removed easily.
These hams may be cooked with hay or with lime flowers, by adding a handful of one or the other to the poaching liquid.
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