Tasso Ham

BBQ and Grilling - Tips

I used to make this in a restaurant where I worked. I have modified it for the home cook. I make this about twice a summer. It's the hit of any BBQ!!

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 12hrs

Additional: 1week

Total: 1week

Servings: 30

Yield: 30 servings

Tasso Ham

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups sugar-based curing mixture (such as Morton® Tender Quick®)

1 ½ cups white sugar

1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

2 tablespoons onion powder

2 tablespoons garlic powder

1 gallon water

10 pounds pork butt roast

2 tablespoons ground mace

2 tablespoons garlic powder

2 tablespoons onion powder

2 tablespoons smoked paprika

1 tablespoon dried sage

1 tablespoon dried thyme

2 tablespoons honey

Tips

Directions

Step 1

To Make the Brine: In a medium bowl combine curing mixture sugar pepper 2 tablespoons onion powder 2 tablespoons garlic powder and water. Mix until the salt and sugar are dissolved in the water.

Step 2

Pour brine over pork. Allow pork to soak in brine for one week in the refrigerator.

Step 3

Remove pork from brine then discard brine. Rinse and pat dry the pork.

Step 4

Preheat an outdoor smoker for 200 to 225 degrees F (95 to 110 degrees C).

Step 5

To Make the Rub: In a medium bowl mix together the mace 2 tablespoons garlic powder 2 tablespoons onion powder paprika sage thyme and honey.

Step 6

Evenly coat the pork with the rub and work it in with your fingers. Place a roasting rack in a drip pan and lay the meat on the rack.

Step 7

Smoke at 200 to 225 degrees F (95 to 110 degrees C) for 12 hours.

Nutritional Information

Tasso Ham

Servings Per Recipe:30

Calories: 207.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 16.4g 33%

Carbohydrates: 13.3g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 0.5g 2%

Sugars: 11.7g

Fat: 9.7g 15%

Saturated Fat: 3.5g 18%

Cholesterol: 56.2mg 19%

Vitamin A Iu: 371.8IU 7%

Niacin Equivalents: 6.9mg 53%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 22%

Vitamin C: 1.6mg 3%

Folate: 8.3mcg 2%

Calcium: 35.7mg 4%

Iron: 1.5mg 8%

Magnesium: 22.7mg 8%

Potassium: 324.3mg 9%

Sodium: 6665.2mg 267%

Thiamin: 0.8mg 75%

Calories From Fat: 87.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.