Homemade Ham Recipe

4 from 2 votes

Tired of trying to find a Paleo-friendly ham at the grocery store? Why not make it yourself with this easy recipe!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword ham

Prep Time 7 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 7 35

Servings people

Calories 1206kcal

Cost 25

Place the pork in a bowl large enough to fit the ham and fill it with water.
4-5 lbs. pork leg, Water
Add the salt, curing salt, honey, and pickling spice. Give everything a good stir, cover, and place in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days (1 day per pound of ham) to brine.
½ cup sea salt, ¼ cup honey, 4 tbsp. curing salt, 1 tbsp. pickling spice
When the ham is done bringing, remove it from the bowl and rinse it off.
Place the pork in a big saucepan filled with water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Let simmer for about 25 minutes per pound or until the interior reaches 155 F.
Let everything cool down for 30 minutes after cooking.
Refrigerate or serve right away.