Braise fresh ham shank at 325F (163C), then quickly roast it at 450F (232C) to crisp the pork crackling. (It won’t get super ...

Preheat oven to 500 and put the oven fan on high. Season the shanks with salt and pepper. Open the windows in the kitchen and turn off the fire detector. It’s going to get Smokey. Put the shanks on a ...

Choosing whole or half, butt or shank, bone-in or boneless, and spiral-sliced is a matter of preference. Ham cooking times vary by recipe, but pre-cooked hams need only a gentle reheat. Use leftover ...