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Homemade Tasso Ham
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Homemade Tasso

Not only tender, spicy and tasty, but incredibly easy to make too, the homemade tasso ham was a success. All you need is a pork butt or shoulder, a few spices, and a smoker.
Course Main
Cuisine Creole
Keyword homemade, tasso
Prep Time 3 days 3 hours
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 days 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings 2 pounds
Calories 1617kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

  • 1 4 pound boneless pork shoulder or butt

For the cure

For the rub

Instructions

  • Slice the butt into 1" thick "steaks", each about a pound or so
  • Combine all cure ingredients and rub generously over the pork.
  • Place onto a wire rack over a baking pan and refrigerate for 3 hours.
  • Rinse cure off the meat and pat dry.
  • Return meat to rack in the fridge and let it age for 3 days.
  • Fire up a smoker for 250 F cooking. Use hickory or a lighter wood for smoking.
  • Combine the rub ingredients and spread gently over the meat.
  • Smoke for 2 1/2 - 3 hours or until the meat reaches 170 F internally.
  • Foil and let rest for 30 minutes before slicing thick.

Nutrition

Calories: 1617kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 257g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 680mg | Sodium: 58376mg | Potassium: 4549mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 2264IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 189mg | Iron: 12mg