COTTAGE HAM
I grew up on the East coast and have fond memories of my Grandmother making the most delicious Cottage Ham and Cabbage. Cottage hams are virtually unheard of anymore, especially west of the Mississippi. After moving west, I searched high and low for a butcher that would sell me a Cottage Ham to no avail. Finally met someone that made them and he even told me how. This is unlike what most people think of when thinking of a ham. This ham ends being boiled with cabbage, onion, carrots and potatoes. It has a unique consistency. It sort of falls apart when cooked. Makes great sandwiches the following day. This is the technique for first making the Cottage Ham itself. Wish I could buy them still. Believe company in Chicago called Rose Packing handles different grades of them. Some have a lot of filler - yuck. If you live where Rose supplies Cottage Hams, get a good one. Makes my mouth water just thinking about them. Zaar won't allow the second ingredient to be properly listed. It's called Sweeter 'n Sweet. I did buy the Sweeter 'n Sweet at a local butcher. It's a sugary product used to make the brine.
Provided by charlie 5
Categories Ham
Time P5DT5h
Yield 1 ham
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Choose a very lean pork butt and trim all remaining fat. Remove the bone and tie in a net.
- Mix Sweeter 'n Sweet 3/4 lb to 1 gallon water. Make up 5 gallons. With a needle, inject this mixture into the pork until it is doubled in size. Soak in remaining cure for 5 days. Be sure it is weighted down if it floats.
- Smoke at 135 degrees for 1 hour, then increase temperature to 180-185 degrees for 3-4 hours or until internal temperature of ham reaches 145 degrees.
- See recipe for Cottage Ham and Cabbage for further cooking instructions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 5226.7, Fat 128.2, SaturatedFat 56, Sodium 833.4, Carbohydrate 1116.7, Fiber 192.4, Sugar 52.4, Protein 163.3
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Bgx Gamer
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the ham came out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Eve Connor
[email protected]This ham was a little too salty for my taste, but it was still good.
Nancy Abdul Khalek
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out delicious. It's a great dish for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.
Amit Chaudhary
[email protected]This is the best cottage ham recipe I've ever tried! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the glaze was perfect.
peter redmon
[email protected]I made this ham for Easter dinner and it was a huge hit! The meat was tender and juicy, and the glaze was perfectly sweet and tangy.
Ch Azan
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The ham was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was delicious.
Arif Res
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the ham came out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Ayaan Muneeb
[email protected]This ham was a little too salty for my taste, but it was still good.
Daniel Blevins 606
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out delicious. It's a great dish for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.
Muhamadakram Muhamadakram
[email protected]This is the best cottage ham recipe I've ever tried! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the glaze was perfect.
okocha emeka
[email protected]I made this ham for Easter dinner and it was a huge hit! The meat was tender and juicy, and the glaze was perfectly sweet and tangy.
Wolfgang Fierce
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The ham was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was delicious.
Bonnie Napier
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the ham came out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.
General Doggo
[email protected]This ham was a little too salty for my taste, but otherwise it was good.
Laiq Hussain
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to ham recipe for special occasions.
Mitho Gee
[email protected]The glaze on this ham is amazing! It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Julyssa Hughes
[email protected]I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.
Tina Burchfield
[email protected]This cottage ham was a hit with my family! The meat was tender and juicy, and the glaze was perfectly sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.