As a deli meat lover, Boar’s Head has always been my go-to brand for high-quality great-tasting ham. However I’ve often found myself wondering just how long their ham stays fresh once I’ve opened the package. Since no one wants to bite into a dry, funky slice of spoiled deli meat, understanding the shelf life of … Read more
Cumberland Gap hams are a delicious heritage brand known for their premium quality and old-fashioned flavor. The semi-boneless ham is a popular choice that combines the great taste of traditional bone-in ham with the convenience of less bones When you follow a few simple steps, cooking a Cumberland Gap semi-boneless ham is easy and will … Read more
Find out everything you need to know about How to Cook Smoked Ham and get our recipe for our holiday Smoked Ham with Maple Spice Glaze, which is naturally gluten-free and sugar-free. When it comes to cooking a whole smoked ham, there are a lot of options and questions. A few years ago, when I … Read more
Sulphur dioxide is a type of sulphite, it is a common food additive used as a preservative. There are many foods that can have sulfur dioxide in them, but this page is only about how to use it on meat and livestock products. The Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Food Standards Code) strictly … Read more
Prosciutto, the Italian delicacy, has graced our tables and tantalized our taste buds for centuries. This dry-cured ham is a mainstay in charcuterie boards and many different kinds of food. It has a delicate, savory flavor and a smooth texture. No matter how tasty and useful prosciutto is, it always leaves foodies and home cooks … Read more
As the makers of the #1 selling boneless ham in the country, there’s a very specific nightmare that haunts us every holiday season: home cooks who fail to give their ham enough time to thaw. It’s true, folks: every year, way too many holiday hosts make this simple mistake. Some are new to the job, … Read more
There is a lot of deli meat, also called lunch meat, that doesn’t last long. It goes from tasty to slimy in just a few days. Many home cooks still wonder if they can freeze deli meat, even though they know how to freeze chicken breasts and stew meat. The short answer is yes. Deli … Read more