Westphalian ham
[ wehst-FAYL-yuhn ]
Extremely fine
HAM produced from pigs raised on acorns in Germany's Westphalia forest. Westphalian
HAM is cured before being slowly smoked over beechwood mixed with juniper branches. The combination of the gourmet diet, curing and smoking results in a dark brown, very dense
HAM with a distinctive, light smoky flavor. Connoisseurs consider these
HAMs among the best. See also
HAM.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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