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Ham

A hind leg of pork/hog cured in various ways. The leg is cut from the carcase and brined separately. Ham may be cooked, raw or smoked. The french term Jambon refers to ham and also to a leg of fresh pork..

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A hind leg of pork/hog cured in various ways. The leg is cut from the carcase and brined separately. Ham may be cooked, raw or smoked. The french term Jambon refers to ham and also to a leg of fresh pork. see also Ham pictures. see also cooking a Ham

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