What is chimney smoked ham?
Chimney smoked ham is pork meat, dry cured, rubbed with aromatic spices, and then smoked and baked to achieve the perfect texture. It is characterized by a deep brown-dark color, indicating a long maturation and baking process. The taste is dominated by a strong smoky flavor, enhanced with natural spices. Perfect for eating cold or reheating in warm dishes.
How many calories does chimney smoked ham have?
In 100g of the product, there are:
- Calories: approx. 250 kcal
- Protein: 20g
- Fats: 18g
- Carbohydrates: <1g
Product composition
✅ Pork meat – 120g per 100g of the finished product
✅ Curing salt (sodium nitrite)
✅ Natural spices: marjoram, garlic, bay leaf, allspice, natural pepper, coriander, herbal pepper
Health properties of the product
🥩 Rich in protein – supports muscle building and body regeneration
🔥 Natural smokiness – without unnecessary flavorings
⏳ Long shelf life – thanks to traditional curing and smoking methods
💪 Source of iron and zinc – supports immunity and proper body function
Intriguing product trivia
🔎 Did you know... the traditional method of smoking ham dates back centuries and was used by our ancestors to preserve meat for long months? Smoking not only adds flavor but also naturally preserves the product!
🎥 In many Polish films, e.g., "Chłopi", smoked ham and sausages were symbols of abundance and good household management!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1️⃣ How long can chimney smoked ham be stored?
Stored in the fridge, vacuum-sealed, or in parchment, it can last up to 3 weeks!
2️⃣ How best to serve this ham?
It tastes perfect on sandwiches, in salads, with scrambled eggs, or as an ingredient in homemade bigos.
3️⃣ Does the ham contain preservatives?
The only preservative is curing salt (sodium nitrite), ensuring consumption safety and longer shelf life.
4️⃣ Is the ham suitable for baking?
Yes! You can heat it in the oven to bring out a deeper aroma and additional juiciness.
Recipe for homemade bigos with chimney smoked ham
🕒 Preparation time: 30 min
⏳ Cooking time: 2 hours
🔥 Difficulty level: medium
Ingredients:
- 500g chimney smoked ham
- 1 kg sauerkraut
- 1 onion
- 2 carrots
- 100g dried plums
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 allspice grains
- 1 teaspoon marjoram
- 2 tablespoons lard
Method of preparation:
- Rinse the sauerkraut to reduce its sourness, then chop it.
- Chop the onion and carrots into cubes and fry in lard until glazed.
- Cut the ham into thick cubes and add to the fried vegetables.
- Add sauerkraut, dried plums, bay leaves, and allspice.
- Pour water over everything, add marjoram, and stew over low heat for about 2 hours.
- Serve hot with bread or potatoes.
🍴 Tip: Bigos tastes best the next day – the longer it stands, the better!
Summary
🌟 Chimney smoked ham is a real delicacy for traditional smoke lovers. Its intense aroma, deep taste, and natural smoking process make it a top-quality product. Perfect for sandwiches, salads, scrambled eggs, or bigos. Thanks to long baking and dry curing, it has exceptional durability while maintaining all flavor qualities.
🛒 Order today and enjoy the taste of real, homemade smoked ham! 😋🔥
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