Ham itself is a pork product, but what is the difference between regular ham and country ham?
Country ham is a fairly modern product, as the first mention to it dates back only to 1944. It is a type of cured ham, but the curing part is a lot older than this particular ham.
First, country ham is salt-cured for several months. It is then, optionally, smoked using a hardwood. Following that, or skipping the smoking process, the ham is then aged for a variable period, anything from a few months to a couple of years.
The crust of the ham may be removed, or cleaned, before it is eaten, for the outside of it can be very salty, but this depends on personal preference. The ham itself, even with the crust removed and after being soaked, still tends to be on the salty side, so this is not a ham to choose if you don't enjoy salty food.
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