So, what's the difference? The preservation process is at the heart of the distinction between cured and uncured ham. Cured ham undergoes treatment with a blend of salts, nitrates, and sugars to ...

Ham that hasn’t been prepared with a cure must be labeled as “fresh” or “uncured.” These types of ham do not contain nitrates or nitrites, per the USDA. Depending on how the ham has ...

While in search of something new to bring to the table this year, I found my favorite new holiday find at Trader Joe’s: Frick’s Applewood Smoked Uncured Carver Ham. It wasn’t until recently that I ...