Homemade ham in onion skins: how to cook it correctly

Kateryna YagovychLS Food
Homemade ham in onion husks. Source: depositphotos.com

An ordinary piece of pork can be turned into a delicious and juicy ham. This way you can be sure of the quality of the product. And to make the meat have a rich, spicy flavor and a pleasant color, you will need onion peel.

The idea of cooking homemade ham in onion skins is published on the Instagram page of a food blogger with the nickname alin_withkitchen.

Homemade ham in onion skins: how to cook it correctly

Ingredients:

  • pork tenderloin - 1 kg
  • water - 3 liters
  • onion husks - 50-100 g
  • salt - 90 g
  • onion - 1 pc
  • garlic - 1 head
  • allspice, bay leaf, paprika, dry garlic - to taste

Method of preparation:

Homemade ham in onion skins: how to cook it correctly

1. Take the pork tenderloin. Clean it up.

Homemade ham in onion skins: how to cook it correctly

2. Pour water into a saucepan. Add salt. Stir to combine.

3. Put the meat in.

Homemade ham in onion skins: how to cook it correctly

4. Add the washed onion scales, bay leaf, onion and garlic, and spices.

Homemade ham in onion skins: how to cook it correctly

5. Put it under the lid for 2 hours.

6. After cooking, put the meat with the marinade in a dark, cold place for 1 or even better 2 days.

Homemade ham in onion skins: how to cook it correctly

7. Take the meat out of the marinade and get soft, juicy homemade, natural ham.

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