Slow roasting fresh ham
How long does it take to slow roast a 13 pound bone-in fresh ham? We want to bring it to 190 degrees F to break down the collagen.
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There is no single answer to this question.
Even saying you want to bring it to a temperature of 190 (I infer F) is overly simplified, as the conversion of collagen to gelatin is dependent on both time and temperature. It goes faster at higher temperatures, but still takes time. There is no single magic temperature that when you hit it, the conversion is done.
The time it takes to cook the fresh ham will depend on the size of the ham, the method you use to cook the ham (for example, braising versus dry roasting, and the oven temperature you set.
The time will also depend on whether you want to be able to pull the pork (although should is somewhat better suited to that application), or carve it into slices.
Roasting at 225 F, 10-14 hours would not be out of the question. At 325 F, it may take 6-9 hours. Start checking for donenesss at the beginning of the time.
The ham will be done when you can put a fork in it and twist without too much resistance, demonstrating that it is pullable.
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How long do you slow cook a ham?
Cover slow cooker with lid and set to LOW. Cook ham for 4 to 6 hours or until the meat is tender and the internal temperature reaches 140\xb0F. If desired, flip and baste the ham halfway through cooking time and again about an hour before the ham is done.What temperature do you slow cook a ham?
Preparation. Heat the oven to 275\xb0F. Put the ham in a roasting pan or a big cast-iron skillet. Cover it loosely with foil and heat it for 7-1/2 to 8 hours.Does ham get more tender the longer you cook it?
Know the Ham Basics Osmosis draws salt and the other curing ingredients into the muscle cells of the pork, where it causes the protein molecules to contract. This is why an uncooked ham has a firmer texture than raw pork roast. Because it's dense, ham requires long, slow cooking to become perfectly tender.What temperature should a fresh ham be cooked to?
Cook-before-eating hams or fresh hams must reach 145 \xb0F (with a 3-minute rest time) to be safely cooked before serving. Cook in an oven set no lower than 325 \xb0F. Hams can also be safely cooked in a microwave oven, other countertop appliances, and on the stove.How to Make Slow-Roasted Fresh Ham
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