Props for the Ham


First of all, apparently a Ham is not really supposed to be called a 'Ham' unless it is the leg (Derek has done some thorough research).
Secondly, this is Derek's first attempt at Christmas Ham (even though ours is not the leg). It has been a tradition for his Mom to do a wonderfully home-cured Ham each year (along with Black Cake and a couple of other mouth watering Trinidadian delicacies that I won't mention yet). This year they (Derek and his Mom) decided to do it here in Toronto. I had nothing to do with this venture, it's all Derek and I think that it's impressive enough to merit some Blog space!
Derek cured it using a big needle and all!!! Quite a process all told. Sometime I'll do a more in-depth look at meat curing but for now just know that it requires time and space in the fridge for a couple of weeks (at least) and patience for those waiting to indulge.
Derek cooked it today and here is the result (notice the incredible tasty crackling on the top!!!)

I'm proud of Derek (xoxo) and my belly is happy!

2 comments:

O'Dea's said...

That is an impressive hunk of meat. I love ham with mustard, do you guys eat it with mustard? Is that crazy?

Wanda Thorne said...

Well... we had ham with Champagne on New Year's Eve - How's that for Crazy!!!? I think that mustard is quite traditional, as is applesauce (something to cut the saltiness of the Ham). I think, personally, however you enjoy it best is the way to go.

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