2007-12-15 01:22:17 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
No. As stated brine is salt and water. A country ham has plenty of salt. I always soak mine in cold water at least 24 hrs. changeing the water at least twice. I use a big Coleman cooler for this. I would not boil my ham though. I know some people still do and that it used to be a common way of cooking ham but I trhink it takes away too much of the ham flavor. I put mine in a large roasting pan and use frozen apple juice concentrate. Just thaw and pour right over the ham. I add a small amount of water to the pan to keep the juice from burning and cook covered.
2007-12-15 05:02:26 · answer #1 · answered by Charles C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's recommended that you soak country ham for a couple of days (changing the water regularly) before cooking...then ginger ale or dr pepper help to give the ham a nice kick. You're in luck though! For more information, google "Alton Brown country ham" - he JUST did the episode all about country ham on the food network and he's a genius!
2007-12-15 09:27:16 · answer #2 · answered by chilliemurphy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its already salted, you want to get it moist, I would not boil but soak it in water, for a few days. Cook it in the ale after you have soaked it would be good.
2007-12-15 09:57:02 · answer #3 · answered by krennao 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what ever way you do it . you must make allowance for removing excess salt .. I would soak and rinse several times for a few hours first .. have you thought of boiling in Cola? gives ham a lovely colour and taste
2007-12-15 09:43:07 · answer #4 · answered by The old man 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, brine is water with a lot of salt.
2007-12-15 09:34:53 · answer #5 · answered by Bears Mom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋