English Language Learners Definition of ham : meat from the leg of a hog that is often prepared by smoking or salting : a bad actor who performs in an exaggerated way : someone who enjoys performing and who tends to behave in an exaggerated or playful way when people are watching
Where is Ham made?Ham is made around the world, including a number of regional specialties, such as Westphalian ham and some varieties of Spanish jamón. In addition, numerous ham products have specific geographical naming protection, such as prosciutto di Parma in Europe, and Smithfield ham in the US.
What is the difference between Ham and pork?Ham is pork from a leg cut that has been preserved by wet or dry curing, with or without smoking. As a processed meat, the term "ham" includes both whole cuts of meat and ones that have been mechanically formed.
What is a country cured ham?Country-cured hams are dry-cured by packing them in salt, and are often smoked over fragrant hardwoods and aged. They're made from pigs that have been fed fruits and nuts to produce more flavorful meat. Some are aged seven years. Country-cured hams have a more intense flavor, but they're drier than wet-cured, brined hams.
