Edible Knowledge® for the Curious Cook: Ham
The Edible Knowledge® for the Curious Cook series teach the food science behind your favorite foods. From bacon to brocolli, you'll find out why food does what it does, and become a better cook for it!
Housekeeping
Ham Science Overview
Raising and Harvesting Pigs
Ham History
Salt...where does it come from?
White Sugar - specifically, sucrose. Where does it come from?
Sodium Phosphate - what it is and what it does in our food
Sodium Erythorbate - what is it, where does it come from, and what is it doing in my food?
Sodium Nitrite - what is it, where does it come from, and what is it doing in my food?
The Meat Smoking Process
Meat "Curing" - what does it mean, how is it done, and what does it do to meat?
Nitrite "Free" Meat Products - Explained
Maillard Browning - what is it, and what is it's role in my food?
Ham Science - Putting It All Together
Cooking Ham at Home
Before you go:
BONUS: Bloopers!