Ham

Ham is a cured cut from the hind leg of a pig, commonly sold as pink, marbled slices. It tastes salty and lightly smoky with a firm bite; slices fold cleanly and can crisp at the edges when seared. Often layered in sandwiches, folded into omelets and fried rice, or cubed for pizzas and salads; sold as deli slices, thick steaks, and off-the-bone pieces.\n\nSalt-curing and smoking pork legs developed across Europe and Asia and spread globally. Modern deli ham in North America is typically wet-cured and mechanically sliced, while traditional styles include American city and country hams and European dry-cured types.