Dan'l Boone Inn Whole Country Ham (18 Lbs to 22 Lbs) with Red Eye Gravy

Description

The Dry curing of hams is often referred to as an art. The proven methods used to dry cure hams have been handed down to each generation by our Appalachian forefathers. Today the dry curing of hams is one of the few traditions that technology has not significantly altered but actually enhanced. We duplicate the natural seasons of winter, spring, summer and fall to create products that has a distinctive flavor profile. If you are not familiar with country salt cured hams they have a strong salty taste which can be reduced by soaking prior to cooking. You can find a variety of good recipes on how to prepare and cook a whole country ham on the internet. Some folks just like to carve off just enough to cook at one time. Our hams are cured by a North Carolina family business who have won many awards including Country Ham Grand Champion in 2013. Our uncooked country ham products do not require refrigeration, so they can be shipped in a box without other packing materials. According to the USDA, uncooked country hams are safe to store at room temperature because they contain so little water bacteria cannot multiply in them. You may notice a little mold, mold in no way affects the quality of the meat but rather indicates proper aging. It is a perfectly normal occurrence on a genuine country ham. Don't worry about it, as it is a natural process that occurs very similar to the molding in fine aged cheese. In fact if you do not cut into this whole ham, it can be stored at room temperature for up to a year without affecting the flavor. Every shipment included more information about country hams and instructions for preparing and cooking. Country cured meat is a process of rubbing it with salt, and sugar, and other spices creating that distinctive taste that can only be described as Country Ham or Country Cured Bacon. The best Country Ham originated as a method to preserve meat for the winter when the family farms of Appalachia did not have electricity and refrigeration. While