A homemade ham represents a formidable culinary challenge. You might start with a pig’s hind leg, which tips the scale at 15 to 20 pounds. You would cure it in a brine that contains at least one ...

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As a chef with 15 years of experience, I have a few tips and tricks to make great holiday ham. Choose a type of ham that best suits your needs and has enough portions of meat for your guests. Glaze ...