Smithfield Country Ham Smoked and Pepper Coated

Suggestions for cooking: To prepare hams: Wash ham thoroughly in warm water. Use a stiff brush to remove surface mold if present. This mold is in no way injurious. Aged hams, like aged cheeses, mold in the process. To reduce saltiness, soak ham in cold water for 12-24 hours prior to cooking. Changing the water during soaking will aid in drawing salt from the ham. (If a milder salt flavor is desired, soak ham for 36 hours). Cook your ham using the water or oven cooking instructions listed below. Water cooking (Preferred method): 1. Place ham skin side down in vessel and cover with cool water. 2. Bring water to 190°F (simmering, not boiling). Cook approximately 25 minutes per pound or until 163°F internal temperature. Add water as needed to keep ham covered. When done, take ham from vessel. While the ham is still warm, remove skin and fat as desired. If a sweet coating is desired, sprinkle the fat side with brown sugar and bread crumbs and bake in oven at 400°F until brown (approximately 15 minutes). Oven Cooking: 1. Wrap ham in heavy-duty aluminum foil joining edges carefully and forming a vessel with the bottom layer. Add four cups of water within the foil and place in oven with a tray or shallow pan underneath for support. 2. Cook by the following method: Preheat oven to 300°F. Bake ham for approximately three hours or 20 minutes per pound. Using a meat thermometer, check for 163°F internal temperature in the thickest part of ham. Remove ham and let cool to room temperature for one hour. Remove skin and fat as desired. If a sweet coating is desired, sprinkle the fat side with brown sugar and bread crumbs and bake in oven at 400°F until brown (approximately 15 minutes). Suggestion for carving: Use a very sharp knife and cut very thin slices. With ham on platter, fat side up, begin slicing about two inches from hack or small end. Make first cut straight through to the bone. Slant the knife for each succeeding cut. Decrease slant as slices become larger.

Description

Smithfield® Country Ham Smoked and Pepper Coated. A mild cure country ham. Dry Cured With Salt, Sugar, Sodium Nitrate, Pepper, Sodium Nitrite. U.S. Inspected And Passed By Department Of Agriculture. Cook Before Eating.

Other Description

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Nutrition Facts

Number Of Servings	Varied
Serving Sizes	3.0 Ounce 84.0 Gram
Serving Size Full Txt	3 Ounce (84g)
Energy	140
Total Fat	6 g
Saturated Fat	2 g
Trans Fat	0 g
Cholesterol	70 mg
Sodium	2500 mg
Carbohydrates	0 g
Dietary Fiber	0 g
Sugars	0 g
Protein	20 g
Daily Percent Of Vitamin A	0
Daily Percent Of Vitamin C	2
Daily Percent Of Calcium	0
Daily Percent Of Iron	6

Ingredients

Ham, Salt, Sugar, Sodium Nitrate, Pepper, Sodium Nitrite.

Warnings

Caution: Please be careful while slicing ham to avoid personal injury.
Safe Handling Instructions:
This product was prepared from inspected and passed meat and/or poultry. Some food products may contain bacteria that could cause illness if the product is mishandle or cooked improperly. For your protection, follow these safe handling instructions.
Keep raw meat and poultry separate from other foods. Wash working surfaces (including cutting boards), utensils, and hands after touching raw meat or poultry.
Cook thoroughly.
Keep hot foods hot.
Refrigerate leftovers immediately or discard.

UPC

00231432000003