Any fat should be firm and white. Curing and smoking may darken the color of the meat. It's called iridescence and is caused by the refraction of light on the cut ends of the muscle fibers. Fully cooked, brine cured and spiral cut ham , the most popular kind of ham, is ready to eat without cooking. If you aren't sure what kind of ham you've bought, cook it to be safe.
Turkey ham is skinless, boneless turkey thigh meat that has been cured and smoked to taste like ham.
Turkey ham may be lower in calories and fat than regular ham, but check the label. Turkey hams are available in large, boneless pieces or as cold cuts. Roasting Pork Pork is roasted in the oven with no water, so start with a tender cut such as a top loin. As the fat in the pork melts, it bastes the pork, making basting during cooking unnecessary. If you like, season the pork with herbs, spices or other seasonings before, during or after cooking.