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Boiled Pork Ham (Șuncă Fiartă cu Condimente)

A tender, flavorful homemade ham simmered slowly with herbs and spices — perfect for sandwiches, cold platters, or festive meals!

Ingredients
  • 1 large piece of pork ham (cut into 3–4 pieces if large)
  • 1 onion (peeled and scored with a cross)
  • 4 garlic cloves (whole, peeled)
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme
  • 3 bay leaves (fresh or dried)
  • 1 tbsp mustard seeds or mustard
  • 1 tbsp black peppercorns
  • 1 tbsp coriander seeds
  • 1 tbsp coarse salt
  • Water (enough to fully cover the meat)
    • For seasoning after boiling:
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp oil (sunflower or olive)
Instructions
  1. 1
    Prepare the Meat

    • Cut the pork ham into 3–4 manageable pieces.
    • Place them in a large pot and cover completely with cold water.

  2. 2
    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.

  3. 3
    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.

  4. 4
    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.

  5. 5
    Serve or Store
      • Slice thinly and serve cold with mustard, pickles, or bread.
      • You can portion and freeze it to enjoy later — it keeps its flavor beautifully.
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