Cooked Ham

Cooked ham is a heat-treated meat product made most commonly from pork leg. The meat is cured in brine or dry-salted, then gently cooked by steaming or braising in its own juices until tender. The result is a delicate, juicy ham with a mildly salty flavour, popular both as a cold cut and in hot dishes. It is excellent in sandwiches, on charcuterie boards, or as an ingredient in salads. In warm cooking, it is widely used in baked dishes, pasta, stuffed pancakes, and egg recipes. Cooked ham is widely available and is a staple of Central European cuisine.