How to Reduce Saltiness in a Ham

With Easter right on the doorstep, here is a way to reduce the saltiness in a ham. I will admit that I don't know by how much the salt levels are reduced.

All you need is a pot big enough to hold the ham and be covered in water. Soak the ham in the fridge completely covered in water for about two days. Replace the water at least twice a day, more frequently if possible. You then cook the ham in your usual way. The ham will be a bit paler when done and may also not have as much smokiness as that will have gone into the water as well. This can be fixed by using a moist rub on your ham using Liquid Smoke.

Even though the salt levels are reduced, make sure to slice your ham as thin as possible when serving.

Happy Easter!