Homemade Pork Ham (Fiambre)
- 5 min
- Serves 4
- 4 ingredients
5 minutes to prep. This traditional Spanish-style pork ham is cured with a simple blend of sugar, salt, and your favorite spices. The slow curing process over five days and an additional three weeks of resting yields a tender, flavorful fiambre perfect for a hearty meal. Serve it sliced thin with a cup of mate for a comforting, savory experience.
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Method
Cover the pork piece with the sugar and salt, ensuring it is fully coated.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The meat is completely covered. Work the curing mixture into every exposed surface.
Place the coated piece in a cool, dry place and let it sit for three days.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The curing period has elapsed. Keep it in the stated cool, dry place.
After three days, remove the pork, wash it thoroughly, and dry it completely.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The surface is clean and dry. Dry thoroughly before applying the condiments.
Mix the chosen condiments and apply them to the pork, covering it from edge to edge.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Condiments coat the pork edge to edge. Spread the mixture evenly over the surface.
Wrap the pork in clean cloth or canvas and leave it to rest for an additional three weeks.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The additional resting period has elapsed. Keep the wrapped pork in the stated location.
After the full curing period, taste a small piece to confirm the flavor; it should be ready to eat.
Tips while you cook
- Coat thoroughly
- Cover the pork piece with the sugar and salt, ensuring it is fully coated before starting the cure.
- Wash and dry after three days
- After three days, remove the pork, wash it thoroughly, and dry it completely before adding condiments.
- Wrap for the long rest
- Wrap the pork in clean cloth or canvas and leave it to rest for an additional three weeks in a cool, dry place.
Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.
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