So, what's the difference? The preservation process is at the heart of the distinction between cured and uncured ham. Cured ham undergoes treatment with a blend of salts, nitrates, and sugars to ...

I'm not sure a lot of folks even considered whether or not ham could truly be uncured. But, outside of the name, have you ever wondered what makes one ham "cured" and another "uncured"?

Fresh ham comes from the the hind leg of a pig. Typically, when you buy a fresh, raw ham, it is uncured and uncooked. Canned ...