TASSO HAM

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I used to make this in a restaurant where I worked. I have modified it for the home cook. I make this about twice a summer. It's the hit of any BBQ!!

Provided by DJFoodie

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham     Whole

Time P7DT12h30m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ¾ cups sugar-based curing mixture (such as Morton® Tender Quick®)
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 gallon water
10 pounds pork butt roast
2 tablespoons ground mace
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons smoked paprika
1 tablespoon dried sage
1 tablespoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • To Make the Brine: In a medium bowl, combine curing mixture, sugar, pepper, 2 tablespoons onion powder, 2 tablespoons garlic powder and water. Mix until the salt and sugar are dissolved in the water.
  • Pour brine over pork. Allow pork to soak in brine for one week in the refrigerator.
  • Remove pork from brine, then discard brine. Rinse and pat dry the pork.
  • Preheat an outdoor smoker for 200 to 225 degrees F (95 to 110 degrees C).
  • To Make the Rub: In a medium bowl, mix together the mace, 2 tablespoons garlic powder, 2 tablespoons onion powder, paprika, sage, thyme and honey.
  • Evenly coat the pork with the rub and work it in with your fingers. Place a roasting rack in a drip pan and lay the meat on the rack.
  • Smoke at 200 to 225 degrees F (95 to 110 degrees C) for 12 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.3 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 56.2 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 16.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 6665.2 mg, Sugar 11.7 g

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