Gammon and ham both refer to the cut of pork taken from the hind legs. Although they are often used interchangeably, gammon refers to cured pork that is uncooked, whereas ham refer to cured pork that is already cooked and ready for eating. Boiled bacon was a popular dish traditionally. This refers to cured pork shoulder that was boiled until it was cooked. It was often served with boiled potato carrots and cabbage. Of course, the bacon we generally refer to is cured pork from the belly of a pig.