Traditional Scottish Cookery/Theodora Fitzgibbon 1995

Pickle for Ham or Pork Joints

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol


INGREDIENTS:
1 ham, about 8-10 lb (3-6 to 4.5 kg) 3 lb (1.4 kg) coarse salt 2 oz (50g) saltpetre
1 lb (450g) brown sugar 1 oz (25g) each: bruised cloves and mace 1 teaspoon allspice
2 cloves garlic 1 few sprigs of thyme and marjoram 1 bay leaf
1/2 lb (225g) black treacle 1 pint (600ml) dark ale



1 Mix all ingredients except the treacle and ale together and rub thoroughly all over the meat, turning every day. After three days add 1/2 lb (225g) black treacle and 1 pint (600ml) dark brown ale. Leave for at least 14 days, then take out and hang up to dry.
2 It is not necesssary to smoke them, but if desired then follow instructions for beef above.

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