Unlike the vividly pink ham commonly found in stores, this home-cured ham contains nothing but salt, sugar and real herbs and spices, which means it is perfect to share with your baby and the whole family. It’s important to note that the absence of additives such as nitrates, artificial flavours or colour enhancers, means that this ham differs in both appearance and flavour to the smoked leg ham you are familiar with. The art of home curing is slow yet simple. Most importantly, it’s deeply satisfying being able to serve your family a wholesome alternative to commercially processed ham.

If you plan on cooking a ham for Christmas, allow approximately 300g of cooked ham per person (this will likely be less if you are serving the ham alongside other meats).