Hi everyone. I’m thinking of attempting my first dry cured ham and need advice. I plan on air drying it in my basement. My basement is pretty big so hopefully moisture won’t be too big of a problem. I’d just... (3 replies, last updated by SteveQ November 15, 2009)

does anyone know where to buy Irish style cured hams, bacon and sausages in Boston? (2 replies, last updated by dale reiss December 28, 2003)

Kentucky country ham, salt and sugar cured, hangs a year. www.broadbenthams.com (9 replies, last updated by Janet March 20, 2008)

Still remember the taste of the hams in Virginia, hung outdoors to cure. Probably illegal these days, but still remember the smooth slightly salty taste. Just drove through Virginia a couple of weeks ago, and tried some different... (0 replies, last updated by erly December 21, 2006)

“Best” depends on what you are looking for. Smithfield ham? Country Ham? City (brine-cured) ham? etc. (5 replies, last updated by Celeste November 5, 2003)

I think the best ham in Montreal is in the Laurentians near Val Morin at Le Petit Poucet- Their ham is maple cured and can be bought at the take-out counter. It is on Highway 117 between Val Morin and Val David. (2 replies, last updated by chanagirl January 5, 2002)

Hi there: A friend and I will be trying to make some home made salt cured ham (~prosciutto) and saucisson. Any recommendation as to where to buy non ionized salt in large amounts? Anything near Le Plateau – downtown area ?... (2 replies, last updated by mtlalex March 23, 2009)

I have read that there are producers in England making dry-cured hams in an artisanal style similar to the jambon of Spain or Italian proscuitto. Does anyone out there know who some or these producers are and where slices of... (2 replies, last updated by charlene July 15, 2005)

I am in Northern VA, but I order mine from smithfieldhams.com. OldTimer is right, even my local safeway used to sell them (Well, not genuine Smithfield). When you are there be sure to stop by the museum - They have a 100+ year old... (4 replies, last updated by tommyskitchen April 26, 2009)

Hi! Cute ... salt flats and Craig Breedlove’s race track. You know his car is at the Science and Industry Museum. I went to school in Washington, D.C. and marveled at the Smithfield hams in all the grocery stores. Prior to a... (18 replies, last updated by MikeLM December 16, 2007)

If you go to the link TheGloaming includes in the post earlier on in this thread, you will find answers to your questions, all except is it worth the money. That is a very personal thing, and really depends on how much you like... (12 replies, last updated by Westwardho June 2, 2008)

What ever will hold the whole ham and it can be covered by cold water. You really need to scrub the ham well. The dry cured hams often aquire a light coating of mold during the dryinng/curing process. I advocate changing the cold... (3 replies, last updated by A Petit December 25, 2006)

Where can I get the BEST BEST BESTEST in the world cured ham. Serrano from Espagnola? Prosciutto from a certain deli. Does Cheese store BH have some? Mail order?? Where are the hidden gems? I owes you bigg time.... (7 replies, last updated by WLA January 3, 2006)

'm having a problem finding salt cured ham. I’ve been looking and have only found it smoked and fully cooked, or smoked and partially cooked, but not necessarily salt cured. Any ideas? My guess is that my best bet might be... (9 replies, last updated by AndreaOK December 4, 2002)

for making bacon, ham, corned beef, etc. Cure #2 is for making air dried meats and sausages. (11 replies, last updated by grandgourmand October 15, 2009)