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pork leg

🥗Healthier: turkey leg

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Turkey leg is leaner, while pork shoulder is less expensive.

smoke

🥗Healthier: liquid smoke

💰Cheaper: smoked paprika

Liquid smoke adds flavor without the need for a smoker.

Cure the pork leg with a mixture of salt, sugar, and spices for several days.

Rinse the cured pork leg under cold water to remove excess salt.

Dry the pork leg thoroughly with paper towels.

Prepare a smoker or smokehouse for cold smoking.

Smoke the pork leg over low heat using wood chips until fully infused with smoke flavor, about 6-12 hours.

Cool the smoked ham to room temperature before wrapping it tightly in plastic wrap.

Cooking Techniques

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