Things you might not know about hams:
Bone-in ham or its two halves—butt half and shank half.
Partially boned hams are either shank less or semi-boneless.
Boneless hams are known as rolled shaped or formed hams and sold in 7 to 14 pounds weights.
Canned hams are always boneless and fully cooked – may be smoked or unsmoked.
Boiled ham is sold sliced by the pound or prepackaged.
Prosciutto is an Italian-style pressed ham- deep red in color with a strong flavor-sold paper thin.
Cook before eating hams are usually sold with bone-in. Country hams are usually heavily cured and smoked and require soaking and precooking unless label directs you otherwise.
Always check the wrapping for roasting timetable and directions. A cook- before- eating ham or picnic should be cooked to an internal temp of 160 degrees, a picnic to 170 degrees. Plan to have meat ready 15 minutes before serving so it can set 15 minutes before carving.
If you are going to glaze the ham, start glazing it 30 minutes before the end of cooking time.
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