Yes, the salt curing process will extend the life of the product but not forever.
Ham-a Virginia ham is a salt cured ham. It is very good.
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.
I would suspect not. The only reason I can think of that you would need to salt a ham before cooking and eating it is if it is salt cured. (You soak it in plain water so that the process of osmosis will draw the excess salt from the salt cure process out of the ham and into the water.) If a ham is smoke cured, I can't see why it would have been salt cured as well. You could always take a quick small taste of the meat to make sure the salt content is not excessive, but I cannot imagine that it would be.
A cured ham is a ham that is ready to eat.
This is salt ground a bit bigger than normal table salt. It is used on raw meats to cure them. Ham, fish like salmon are cured using this kind of salt.
Parma and Serrano ham is first cured in salt for two months. Then it is pressed dry and left to age in a dark room for two years, and sometimes nitrites are added.
Mild cured ham refers to pork that has been cured with a milder flavor profile, often using a combination of salt and sugar without extensive seasoning, resulting in a subtle taste. Full cured ham, on the other hand, is cured for a longer duration, often using more robust seasonings and sometimes smoking, which enhances its flavor and preserves the meat more effectively. The curing process for full cured ham typically results in a firmer texture and a more pronounced taste compared to mild cured ham. Both types are popular in various culinary applications, but they cater to different flavor preferences.
The meat from ham is normally from a pig unless it's turkey ham or vegetarian ham. Ham from pork is normally cured or can be roasted and will usually have salt and additional preservatives added to it. After it is all prepared it can then be eaten.
A cured ham is a ham that is ready to eat.
It will overdose on salt ! Think about it - ham is pork that's been cured in brine - a salt/sugar/water solution ! They would NEVER eat that rubbish in their natural environment !
Pork is cured (preserved) with brine or salt then cooked to make ham.
Salt does not spoil.