A tender, flavorful homemade ham simmered slowly with herbs and spices — perfect for sandwiches, cold platters, or festive meals!
Boiled Pork Ham (Șuncă Fiartă cu Condimente)
Ingredients
For seasoning after boiling:
Instructions
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Prepare the Meat
• Cut the pork ham into 3–4 manageable pieces.
• Place them in a large pot and cover completely with cold water.
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Add Aromatics and Spices
• Add thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, garlic cloves, mustard, peppercorns, coriander, and salt.
• Place the scored onion into the pot for extra flavor.
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Boil the Ham
• Cover with a lid and simmer over medium heat for about 1 hour, until tender.
• Once cooked, let the meat cool completely in the broth to absorb flavor and stay juicy.
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Season the Cooled Ham
• After cooling, transfer the ham to a clean bowl and refrigerate overnight.
• In a small bowl, mix the salt, pepper, paprika (sweet and smoked), garlic powder, and oil.
• Rub this spice mixture evenly over the surface of the cold ham.
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Serve or Store
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• Slice thinly and serve cold with mustard, pickles, or bread.
• You can portion and freeze it to enjoy later — it keeps its flavor beautifully.