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For one explanation, you might want to refer to the following website: http://www.britishbacon.com/gammon.htm
I, too, asked this question as an American unacquainted with its exact distinction, pronunciation and country of origin. The website above also discusses the origin of the word gammon.
What else can I help you with?
What is gammon and spinach?
For the British, gammon means smoked or cured ham. Hence, gammon and spinach means ham and spinach to those using English as spoken in Britain.
What part of the Pig does Gammon come from?
The hind legSpecifically - it becomes Gammon due to how it's cooked. Ham is also from the hind leg, but is not curred.Curing is the process which turns a ham (rear leg inc. joint) in to a gammon.
What does the word gammon on a menu mean?
Bacon or ham.
Is gammon a fish?
No, gammon is not a fish. Gammon is a type of cured ham, usually taken from the hind leg of a pig. It is often served cooked as a main dish.
What country does gammon ham come from?
any where wher pigs a bred and slaughtered. gammon comes from bacon pigs which are different from sausage or breeding pigs! :D
What is the difference between putting salt on ham and not putting salt on ham?
One way the ham is salty, the other it is not
Where is the difference between Chelsea vs West Ham?
Chelsea and West Ham are football teams that are rivals with the main difference between the two being their strategies. West Ham has a more aggressive playstyle.
What is the difference between a cured and uncured ham?
The main difference between cured and uncured ham is that cured ham has been preserved with salt and other additives, while uncured ham has not been treated with these preservatives. Cured ham typically has a longer shelf life and a more intense flavor compared to uncured ham.
What is the difference between cured and uncured ham?
The main difference between cured and uncured ham is that cured ham has been preserved with nitrates or nitrites, while uncured ham has not been treated with these chemicals. Cured ham typically has a pink color and a salty flavor, while uncured ham may have a more natural color and flavor.
What is meat from a hog?
pork- bacon, sausage, and ham
Why is ham not called pig?
Generically the meet form a pig is called "pork", as in pork chops or a pork roast.However, by convention if the meet is cured (salted) it is then called "bacon", "ham", "gammon" etc.
What do you call a Meat of swine?
Pork covers all the cuts of meat that comes from a pig. Bacon and ham are popular cuts that come from pigs, as well as gammon. Here is a diagram that shows you all the cuts you get from a pig.
