Ham it up for Easter: ; The basics of selecting, glazing and cooking

From: Charleston Gazette | Date: March 19, 2008| Author: Jim Romanoff | Copyright information

Serving a holiday ham may seem like an easy choice. That is, until you get to the grocer. That's when you discover the often overwhelming variety of hams, leaving you to guess at the best choice.

But understanding a few ham basics can make your selection much easier, ensuring you get the best ham to suit not only your tastes and budget, but also the amount of effort you want to invest in the meal.

A true ham is the leg of pork that comes from the hind of the hog. This is the bes...

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