Stuffed ham

Southern Maryland Stuffed Ham is a variety of ham in which cabbage, kale, onions and seasonings (mustard seed, black pepper, red pepper flakes) are chopped and mixed, then stuffed into deep slits incised in a whole corned or smoked ham.[1] The ham is covered with extra stuffing, wrapped in a cloth to hold everything together, and then boiled until the meat and greens are fully cooked. Stuffed ham is believed to have originated in Southern Maryland, specifically in St. Mary's County, and remains popular in that region to this day.[2] Often used as a Christmas ham, this preparation has been popular for at least 200 years. Typically the ham has a distinctively spicy flavor due to added seasoning. Recipes vary widely, since they are traditionally passed down from one family member to another.

Stuffed Ham
Southern Maryland Stuffed Ham
Alternative namesMaryland stuffed ham
Place of originUnited States of America
Region or stateMaryland
Associated cuisineSouthern
Main ingredientsCorned ham, greens

See also

References
  1. Alumnae (1959). Treasured Recipes of Old St. Mary's County. St. Mary's Academy.
  2. Stern, Jane (Jun 4, 2009). 500 Things to Eat Before It's Too Late: and the Very Best Places to Eat Them. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. p. 107. ISBN 9780547416441.

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