Cured Bone in Ham (Prosciutto) from Broadbent Hams

WAHOO_EGGER_CVILLE

My brother-in-law visited Husk, in Charleston SC where he had a charcuterie plate that he thought was outstanding.  After speaking to the bar tender and the chef about the prosciutto he was he contacted Broadbent Hams and ordered a leg Dry Cured Ham.  Needless to say when the package arrived Friday after work I was not disappointed.  This might be the coolest gift and one of the best bits of prosciutto I have ever tasted.  The pictures do not do it justice!

GrillSgt

If you are interested in a country ham I recommend Finchville Farms http://www.finchvillefarms.com/

The Broadbent prosciutto is hard to beat.

Broadbent hams blog: http://blog.broadbenthams.com/prosciutto-v-country-ham/

SonVolt

That's awesome! Been wanting to try one of these... so how do you store it? Are you slicing paper-thin with that chef's knife? There's gotta be a better way. 

Been trying to get a reservation at Husk Nashville but haven't had much luck. 

WAHOO_EGGER_CVILLE

I have it stored in my basement on a raised rack (turkey rack) next to a dehumidifier.  The company recommended hanging the meat in a stockinette so air can circulate around the leg. However, they said a raised rack with ample airflow would be just fine.  I am ordering some stockinettes to hang the meat once they arrive. 

The knife pictured can get decently this slices but not paper thin like you would want. I ordered a "salmon slicer" knife that arrived yesterday, and it cuts paper thin slices.  I highly recommend ordering one of these, the quality is fantastic, and it is a really cool experience.  Next up is ordering a carving stand.

WAHOO_EGGER_CVILLE

@GrillSgt How would you compare the Finchville Farms to Broadbent?  

SonVolt

How much did it run you?

GrillSgt

I personally like their hams better and I can't actually tell you why except they seem to be ultra-consistent for salt content and texture. Don't get me wrong though, Broadbent hams are the standard.

GrillSgt

I love telling people about country ham and finish with saying “just keep an eye out for the skippers” “yeah skippers, if you see a little something moving you just skip that part.”

WAHOO_EGGER_CVILLE

@SonVolt 75$

SSQUAL612

WAHOO_EGGER_CVILLE said:

I have it stored in my basement on a raised rack (turkey rack) next to a dehumidifier.  The company recommended hanging the meat in a stockinette so air can circulate around the leg. However, they said a raised rack with ample airflow would be just fine.  I am ordering some stockinettes to hang the meat once they arrive. 

The knife pictured can get decently this slices but not paper thin like you would want. I ordered a "salmon slicer" knife that arrived yesterday, and it cuts paper thin slices.  I highly recommend ordering one of these, the quality is fantastic, and it is a really cool experience.  Next up is ordering a carving stand.

Please post a pic of the Salmon Slicer & link where you purchased.  TIA

gdenby

Didn't know Broadbent had moved into prosciutto. When I last looked at their product, it was just really fine country ham. Will have to consider a purchase.

gdenby

SonVolt said:

Are you slicing paper-thin with that chef's knife? There's gotta be a better way.

Maybe easier, but not more fun. Something I cut a few minutes ago:

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WAHOO_EGGER_CVILLE said:

@SonVolt 75$

That's not bad at all, especially if you split it between a few people. Totally worth it.

SonVolt

GrillSgt said:

I love telling people about country ham and finish with saying “just keep an eye out for the skippers” “yeah skippers, if you see a little something moving you just skip that part.”

Can you elaborate? Surely there ain't parasitic worms or whatever moving around in there..... 

GrillSgt

Hahaha. Yeah people that hang their own hams may get a maggot or two in the hot part of the summer. It’s funny, growing up most everyone had a ham or two hanging in the basement, then for years people simply bought sliced cooked ham in the grocery store. It’s great to see people hanging hams again. 

SonVolt

If I see a maggot I'm done. I'd have to use one of them wine fridges or something to keep them creepy crawlers out. 

GrillSgt

Hahaha. They won’t bite. 

WAHOO_EGGER_CVILLE

@SSQUAL612 Here is s picture of the Salmon Slicer. It is the Wusthoff Classic Ikon 12" salmon slicer.  It is a great knife, cuts paper thin slices without any effort.  I ordered online from Williams Sonoma.

SonVolt

Nice. I just ordered 2 Ikon pairing knives from W&S. Love them. 

SSQUAL612

WAHOO_EGGER_CVILLE said:

@SSQUAL612 Here is s picture of the Salmon Slicer. It is the Wusthoff Classic Ikon 12" salmon slicer.  It is a great knife, cuts paper thin slices without any effort.  I ordered online from Williams Sonoma.

Thank you...will have to take a look and pick one up.