Is There any Way to Reduce the Salty Taste of Country Ham?
Country cured ham has a characteristic salty, smoky taste. Saltiness can be reduced by soaking ham prior to cooking it (see chart). If ham is still too salty after cooking, it can be soaked again and cooked again for a shorter time period. The salty taste of cured ham slices can be reduced by frying slices in a skillet that contains about one-fourth inch of water. This will dilute the salt concentration and result in a less salty product.
