Ask the butcher to remove the skin if you prefer, but ask them to leave as much fat as possible for basting. 3. Buying Guidelines How to skin and glaze a ham
Avoid "ham and water product." Only purchase items labeled simply "ham" or "ham with natural juices" to avoid watery, spongy, or bland meat. buy uncooked ham joint
The lower leg, fatter, easier to carve, and picturesque. Ask the butcher to remove the skin if
Top half of the leg, leaner, more meat, but trickier T-shaped bone. or bland meat. The lower leg
"Uncooked" can mean several different things depending on your cooking method.
This is raw, uncured hind leg pork, appearing pale pink/beige like a pork roast. It has not been salted or smoked, offering a natural pork flavor. Raw Gammon Joint