How to Brine A Fresh Ham

Brining ham marinates the pork and creates crowd-pleasing flavorful meat. Fresh ham is not smoked or cured. Brining a fresh ham is a simple process that requires few ingredients. Typically brines consist of salt and water, but you can add additional spices. Different spices give your fresh ham a specific taste, such as a sweet or spicy flavor. Additionally, meat that is not brined is often dry when cooked at high temperatures.

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