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.
Meat should remain in cure about 2 days per pound for hams and shoulders and about 1 1/2 days per pound for smaller pieces. For example, a 10 lb. ham should cure 20 days; a 20 lb. ham 40 days; a 10 lb. side of bacon 15 days. Different size pieces should cure in proportion to their weight.Weather conditions help control the length of time meat should cure for best results.or example, a 10 lb. ham should cure 20 days; a 20 lb. ham 40 days; a 10 lb. side of bacon 15 days. Different size pieces should cure in proportion to their weight. Weather conditions help control the length of time meat should cure for best results.