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[http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Help/A-Z_Index/index.asp USDA Index] | [http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Help/A-Z_Index/index.asp USDA Index] | ||
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Revision as of 10:33, November 14, 2007
Brine curing (or wet curing) is the most popular way of producing hams. It is a wet cure whereby fresh meat is injected with a curing solution before cooking. Brining ingredients can be salt, sugar, sodium nitrite, sodium nitrate, sodium erythorbate, sodium phosphate, potassium chloride, water and flavorings. Smoke flavoring (liquid smoke) may also be injected with brine solution. Cooking may occur during this process.