Walder's dry-cured English ham - a step by step log!

[krooton]

The garlic I meant, allium (onion, garlic, etc) is very bad for cats.

 

[WalderX]

Please don't feed to your cat, some of the ingredients in your cure are toxic to them

I was actually joking anyway guys (I know it didn't come across as a joke), I'm sure the ham will be fine but I would never use my cats to test out something.g potentially harmful!
I'm in no rush to eat it so might give it another month or two until I try it anyway.

I didn't realise garlic was bad for cats - with noting so thanks for letting me know!

 

[FrenchTart]

The garlic I meant, allium (onion, garlic, etc) is very bad for cats.

Interesting - I wasn't aware that it was anywhere near as bad as it seems to be based on my quick googling just now

 

[Martynt74]

Me neither, i knew it was bad for dogs but didnt realise cats were so affected aswell.

 

[WalderX]

Interesting - I wasn't aware that it was anywhere near as bad as it seems to be based on my quick googling just now

Me neither, I treat my cats a bit like dogs in that they get leftover scraps of dinner which they love (only bits of meat really as you know, cats don't show interest in many vegetables etc!) - they have certainly eaten things with garlic in before, neither of them have ever been ill and actually they are both extremely healthy. That said I shall look into it and be more careful in future if necessary!

 

[FrenchTart]

Me neither, I treat my cats a bit like dogs in that they get leftover scraps of dinner which they love (only bits of meat really as you know, cats don't show interest in many vegetables etc!) - they have certainly eaten things with garlic in before, neither of them have ever been ill and actually they are both extremely healthy. That said I shall look into it and be more careful in future if necessary!

Similar with my cats - they sometimes get scraps of meals I cook... and I tend to cook with a lot of garlic.

Anyhow, back on topic, I'm looking forward to hear about how your ham turns out

 

[cheesyboy]

How's this going?

Eaten any yet? Poisoned anyone's pets?

 

[Kimi]

Haha im eager to know as well!

 

[TerryWogan]

Thread does not deliver!

 

[Spook187]

Thread started off well then the OP died

 

[Tone1979]

I WANT TO KNOW WHERE THE HAM IS!!!!?

 

[FrenchTart]

Maybe try trust messaging the OP?

 

[Allnamestaken]

THE HAM HAS BEEN KIDNAPPED!

I WANT 1 MARS BAR BY THE 5/9/14 OR THE HAM GETS IT!

 

[randomshenans]

This has certainly hampered this thread.




















BOOM BOOM

 

[FrenchTart]

Lolz

 

[Kimi]

RIP op

 

[cheesyboy]

Poisoned with home made ham

If only he'd had the cure...

 

[Kimi]

Maybe Walders cant type, gone rind?

 

[cheesyboy]

I really want to know about this ham, Walder.

It must be ready by now

 

[WalderX]

**IMPORTANT HAM RELATED UPDATE!!**

So I bet all of you never thought you would hear from me again!

Well I decided to try the ham last night and all is well, VERY well actually!
I have had it in a box in the fridge for the past 6 months or so to try quell the mould that grows on the outside. I took it out the box and washed it down with a fresh pan scourer/sponge and cold water. Once all the mould was gently scrubbed off I left it to dry for a few hours. I then sliced into it...









Certainly looks the part! The texture is perfect, sort of jammy and not too dry, nice and chewy but not tough. The flavour is actually amazing - better than I can ever have hoped, real depth of flavour with garlic and juniper definitely noticeable. It's very much like a Serrano ham but without blowing my own trumpet too loud it's much nicer than many Spanish hams I have tried! It's now 8 months old so I think waiting has really paid off...

So I say go ahead and give it a go if you have the patience!