That metallic-looking rainbow that often appears on sliced deli meat is known as iridescence, a phenomenon in which changing ...

Iberian ham, or jamón Ibérico, is one of the most expensive meats in the world. A leg of it can cost as much as $4,500. But what is it about this cured meat that makes it cost so much?

Using ham hocks might seem intimidating, but the depth and savoriness they provide make them worth it. We've got all you need ...

The Parma ham industry is worth €1.7 billion ($1. ... Italy to see what goes behind the making of the famous dry cured meat. After being cut into their signature shape, rear pigs legs are ...

I started to see how buying mystery-mixed ham and cured meats from the deli means you are shopping amid a backdrop of a long and dark history in which wild guesses, bullied governments and ...

Various factors influence the flavour and texture of ham including the cut and curing process chosen, whether the meat has been dry-salted or cured in brine (and for how long), whether it has been ...