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Pork Primal Cuts: Boston Butt, Picnic Shoulder and More

By Danilo Alfaro, About.com

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Ham

Ham: Pork Primal Cut

Ham: Pork Primal Cut

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Ham:

The back leg of the hog is where we get fresh, smoked or cured hams. Serrano ham and prosciutto are made from hams that are cured, smoked and then air-dried. Fresh hams are usually roasted, but they can be cut into steaks as well.

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