Ham question

[mkorish]

How can i tell if a ham has been precooked? It was giving to me from someone that got a half hog but he's not sure if it's cooked or smoked.

 

[SmokinAl]

Don't have a clue, but if it's already smoked, then a second smoke will just make it better.
And if it is not smoked then it needs to be cooked to an IT of at least 145 to be safe.
So when in doubt, just smoke it.
Al

 

[SlickRockStones]

Chances are you got a “fresh” ham incured and not smoked if it came from half animal. Do like SmokinAl says and smoke that sucker!

 

[JckDanls 07]

Yea.. if it was from a fresh half... then chances are it hasn't been cured yet to make it a ham... otherwise it will just be pulled pork... do you know if it's been cured ??

 

[daveomak]

Below is a recipe I developed for curing a whole ham... Some folks really like it...

https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/ham-from-fresh-picnics-update-10-21-money.236375/