Ingredients for - Tasso Ham
How to cook deliciously - Tasso Ham
1. Stage
To Make the Brine: In a medium bowl, combine curing mixture, sugar, pepper, 2 tablespoons onion powder, 2 tablespoons garlic powder and water. Mix until the salt and sugar are dissolved in the water.
2. Stage
Pour brine over pork. Allow pork to soak in brine for one week in the refrigerator.
3. Stage
Remove pork from brine, then discard brine. Rinse and pat dry the pork.
4. Stage
Preheat an outdoor smoker for 200 to 225 degrees F (95 to 110 degrees C).
5. Stage
To Make the Rub: In a medium bowl, mix together the mace, 2 tablespoons garlic powder, 2 tablespoons onion powder, paprika, sage, thyme and honey.
6. Stage
Evenly coat the pork with the rub and work it in with your fingers. Place a roasting rack in a drip pan and lay the meat on the rack.
7. Stage
Smoke at 200 to 225 degrees F (95 to 110 degrees C) for 12 hours.
