quick way to cure a ham?

[jshouse]

is there a quick way to cure a ham? i have found a few recipes but they said give anywhere from 2-6 months in a temperture controlled box. is there a quicker way?

i smokeda hamlast weekend and it turned out ok, but i would like to be able to make my own ham, just dont want to wait 3 months.

thanks

[Tree climber]

is there a quick way to cure a ham?

Winn/Dixie
it is not a quick fix, it takes time to cure all the way.if not , You Will Be "SICK"[] [&o] [&o] [&:]

[buckskinnerchris]

Quick ham hmmm.

This is called a City Ham (official name by USDA). You can cure it for 1 day per pound in a dry or pickle cure. Wash off the salty cure and let it hang for at least 10 days to equalize the cure. Then cold smoke (50-75 degree's) for about 48 hours. It can now be fully cooked, frozen or whatever.
The quickest way though is to use a vaccum chamber with a sweet pickle brine.

For the best flavor and quality you should dry cure it for 2 days per pound, wash it off and hang for another 20 days. Thencold smoke it for 48 hours wrap it in muslin and a paper bag attach a string to it and hang it for at least 4 months or longer. Refrigeration is not need because the cure has replace the moisture in the meat. Cooking it takes a bit longer because you will need to soak it for 48 hours, then boil it and finally bake it.
By the way this ham is called a Country Cured Ham (USDA name)because you will have cured it to the point of no refrigeration needed.