Ham

Ham is pork from a leg cut that has been preserved by wet or dry curing, with or without smoking. As a processed meat, the term "ham" includes both whole cuts of meat and ones that have been mechanically formed.

Ham
Half of a bone-in ham, studded with cloves
TypePreserved meat
Main ingredientsCured leg cut pork

Ham is made around the world, including a number of regional specialties. In addition, numerous ham products have specific geographical naming protection.

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