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pork leg

🥗Healthier: turkey leg

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Turkey leg is lower in fat, while pork shoulder is more affordable.

smoked wood chips

💰Cheaper: liquid smoke

Liquid smoke provides a smoky flavor without needing wood chips.

Select a high-quality pork leg.

Rub the pork leg with salt, black pepper, and crushed garlic.

Sprinkle juniper berries and thyme over the meat.

Cover the pork and refrigerate for several days to cure.

Rinse the cured pork leg under cold water.

Pat dry and let it rest at room temperature for a few hours.

Prepare a smoker with wood chips for smoking.

Smoke the pork leg at a low temperature until fully cooked, about 3-4 hours.

Allow the ham to cool completely before slicing.

Serve thinly sliced with bread or as part of a charcuterie board.

Cooking Techniques

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