Preheat oven to 500 and put the oven fan on high. Season the shanks with salt and pepper. Open the windows in the kitchen and turn off the fire detector. It’s going to get Smokey. Put the shanks on a ...

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When Easter rolls around, it’s prime time for ham. And for those who only buy or cook ham this time of year, plenty of question crop up. What's the difference between the butt and shank portion? How ...

Knowing how to cook a ham can make the difference between a glistening glazed ham that will wow a crowd and a main that tastes bland and dry. When prepared properly, it serves as an impressive ...

To make it the best it can be, you can't just rely on any old piece of ham. You need something that is going to add richness ...

This recipe reminds me of my grandmother’s cooking, brought into the present day. She would have used ham hock, but I find that the shank has so much more meat on it. I ask the farmer for our ...

On a cold, wet day in winter, I like to have something cooking slowly, something that fills the kitchen with fragrant aromas and that promises, come dinnertime, a comforting meal. I also want ...

Cooking ham can seem pretty intimidating, but as long as you focus on avoiding making these mistakes, you'll get the hang of cooking ham in no time.