Millions of years of geologic activity created the spectacular views from Dead Horse Point State Park. Deposition of sediments by ancient oceans, freshwater lakes, streams and wind blown sand dunes created the rock layers of canyon country.
Allow the hams to cure 2-1/2 days per pound of ham. If the hams freeze during curing, allow one additional day for each day they are frozen. Preparation for aging At the end of the curing time (minimum of 2-1/2 days per pound of fresh ham), unwrap and remove any excess cure and mold.Use vinegar and a cloth to remove mold.pplying the curing mixture. The curing mixture should be applied at the rate of 1-1/4 ounces per pound of ham. Follow these steps: 1  Apply the cure to the ham by opening the hock end and forcing three tablespoons of cure into the opening.
The best way to do this is to place the ham on a rack in a roasting pan. Add water to the bottom of the pan and cover tightly with aluminum foil (cover the pan with the ham). Cook approximately 12 to 15 minutes per pound for a whole or boneless ham and approximately 18 to 20 minutes per pound for a half ham.Adding Glaze: When meat thermometer registers 135 degrees F., unwrap the ham and apply your favorite glaze.ountry hams or dry-cured hams (ham that has been cured, smoked and aged for a period ranging from a few months to a year or more) can be soaked 4 to 12 hours or longer in the refrigerator to reduce the salt content before cooking.