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The Pork Shop does not currently offer ham for sale. Our current production focuses on Duroc pork cuts and handmade fresh sausages.
Charcuterie Guide
Ham
Ham is pork from the hind leg of the pig. Cured ham is preserved through salting, and often drying or aging, producing everything from delicate dry-cured hams to cooked deli-style hams.
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Explore Fresh CutsWhat Is Cured Ham?
Cured ham is made by treating the pork leg with salt to preserve and flavor it. Some hams are dry-cured and aged for months or years to become firm and intensely savory; others are brined and cooked to become tender, sliceable deli hams.
What Cut Is Ham Made From?
Ham comes from the hind leg of the pig. This large, lean muscle group holds up well to salting and long aging, which is why it has been used for preserved hams across many food cultures.
Cured Ham vs Fresh Pork
A fresh pork leg is simply uncured raw pork and is cooked like any other roast. Cured ham has been salted and often aged or cooked, which changes its color, texture, flavor, and how it is stored and served.
How Cured Ham Is Traditionally Used
Dry-cured ham is sliced thin and eaten as-is, often with bread, cheese, or fruit. Cooked hams are served in sandwiches, alongside eggs, or as a centerpiece roast for holidays and gatherings.
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