Ardennes Dry Ham (“Jambon sec des Ardennes”) is a French ham. It is not the same as “Ardenne Ham” (“Jambon d’Ardenne”) which is from Belgium. The Ardennes area in Europe extends from south-western Belguim into a pocket of north-eastern France, forming a large circle with Chimay, Belgium at the north, and Orval, France in the…
French Hams
Jambon de Paris
Jambon de Paris is a lean, unsmoked, mild-flavoured ham that is sold cooked and ready-to-eat. It is pale-coloured and boneless. It is only lightly-salted. The meat used is not allowed to be frozen first; it must be fresh, and be “superior” or “choice” grade. The bones are removed, then the meat is cured in a…
Madrange Ham
Madrange is a brand name of mild-tasting, well-marbled ham made in France for sandwiches. The pork comes from anywhere in Europe. Boneless hams are passed through Fomaco brine injectors, then are tumbled. The top grade of Madrange Ham has 8% brine injected, but because it loses 10% of its juices during tumbling the company can…