2. If it is cut ham, it is recommended to coat a layer of vegetable oil on the incision to isolate the air and prevent discoloration.
3. Then stick a layer of plastic wrap or plastic film.
4. Finally, hang the ham in a cool and ventilated place and keep it away from light.
Jinhua ham is made of a lot of salt through a special process, and it has a long storage time. If the preservation method is suitable, it is not a big problem to keep it for 2-5 years. If it is stored in a vacuum bag, its storage time can be longer. However, it should be noted that ham sausage will be oxidized and yellow when stored for too long.
The appearance color of high-quality ham is mostly yellowish brown or reddish brown, full of luster, and the leather edge is gray. When cutting, the meat is tight and elastic, the cut surface is deep red, and the color is bright and uniform. However, the ham with poor quality is dull in color, with a layer of sticky substance on the surface or crystalline salt on the meat surface. After cutting, the meat is soft and even the cut surface is gray, brown or black.