Iberian ham, or jamón Ibérico, is one of the most expensive meats in the world. A leg of it can cost as much as $4,500. But what is it about this cured meat that makes it cost so much?

The color actually comes from the curing process that raw pork undergoes to become ham. What is red meat? The simplest way to ...

Smoked pork hocks (also known as smoked ham hocks) are cured and brined, then slow-cooked to perfection. They deliver tender, ...

While many people across the world still serve lamb on Easter, Americans seem to prefer ham. This is the main reason why ...

The Parma ham industry is worth €1.7 billion ($1. ... Italy to see what goes behind the making of the famous dry cured meat. After being cut into their signature shape, rear pigs legs are ...

Various factors influence the flavour and texture of ham including the cut and curing process chosen, whether the meat has been dry-salted or cured in brine (and for how long), whether it has been ...

Suzanne Stewart Staff Writer Curing meat is an ancient technique that was passed down through the centuries and brought to ...