Black Forest ham is a preserved pork product, traditionally made in the Black Forest region of Germany. The regional specialty is internationally famous, and it is often imitated by pork producers in other parts of the world.
Black Forest ham Notes: This moist German ham is smoked over pine and fir, and coated with beef blood to give it a black exterior. Substitutes: Smithfield ham OR Westphalian ham OR prosciutto OR Virginia ham
boned ham See city ham.
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/8 teaspoon salt
Pinch ground black pepper
Pinch ground nutmeg
3 thin slices Black Forest ham
1/3 cup grated Swiss cheese
Green salad (optional) ...
It is cured and then slowly smoked over a mixture of beechwood and juniper woods, resulting in a very dark brown, dense ham with a light smoky flavor. It is considered one of the best and as such is pricey. Black Forest ham is similar.
 See also: Smoked, Smoke, Ham, Smoking, Flavor
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