The secret behind quality ham
How to choose a superior-quality ham
Not all hams are created equal. On one hand, there are hams made with chopped meats, swollen with brine and compressed to form a loaf of meat with a low protein content. On the other, the very best hams are carefully cooked, so their protein content rivals that of natural meat. To make the very best choice, look for a ham whose texture is not too even – you should be able to see the lines separating the pieces of muscle – with no excess water inside the packaging.
![Chef-Georges-JambonQualitePoivre Plateau de charcuteries](https://chefgeorges.ca/wp-content/uploads/Chef-Georges-JambonQualitePoivre.jpg)
![chef-georges-illustration-proteines-de-viande-en Jambon 21% de protéines](https://chefgeorges.ca/wp-content/uploads/chef-georges-illustration-proteines-de-viande-en.png)
Chef Georges ham contains 21% meat protein
A high protein content means the ham contains less brine, so it has a deeper meat flavour and juicy texture.
![chef-georges-illustration-bouillon-de-legumes Jambon cuit dans bouillon](https://chefgeorges.ca/wp-content/uploads/chef-georges-illustration-bouillon-de-legumes.png)
It’s cooked in fresh vegetable stock
Using vegetable stock instead of a brine made with water, salt and sugar is the mark of a high quality preparation.
![chef-georges-illustration-chef Maître charcuteries](https://chefgeorges.ca/wp-content/uploads/chef-georges-illustration-chef.png)
Making it this way takes a chef who’s both knowledgeable and passionate
These recipes were painstakingly developed using select ingredients and processes rooted in traditional ham-making methods.
The secrets behind quality ham
![Chef-Georges-JambonQualitePoivre Plateau de charcuteries](https://chefgeorges.ca/wp-content/uploads/Chef-Georges-JambonQualitePoivre.jpg)
How to choose a superior-quality ham
Not all hams are created equal. On one hand, there are hams made with chopped meats, swollen with brine and compressed to form a loaf of meat with a low protein content. On the other, the very best hams are carefully cooked, so their protein content rivals that of natural meat. To make the very best choice, look for a ham whose texture is not too even – you should be able to see the lines separating the pieces of muscle – with no excess water inside the packaging.
![chef-georges-illustration-proteines-de-viande-en Jambon 21% de protéines](https://chefgeorges.ca/wp-content/uploads/chef-georges-illustration-proteines-de-viande-en.png)
Chef Georges ham contains 21% meat protein
A high protein content means the ham contains less brine, so it has a deeper meat flavour and juicy texture.
![chef-georges-illustration-bouillon-de-legumes Jambon cuit dans bouillon](https://chefgeorges.ca/wp-content/uploads/chef-georges-illustration-bouillon-de-legumes.png)
It’s cooked in fresh vegetable stock
Using vegetable stock instead of a brine made with water, salt and sugar is the mark of a high quality preparation.
![chef-georges-illustration-chef Maître charcuteries](https://chefgeorges.ca/wp-content/uploads/chef-georges-illustration-chef.png)
Making it this way takes a chef who’s both knowledgeable and passionate
These recipes were painstakingly developed using select ingredients and processes rooted in traditional ham-making methods.
The secret behind quality ham
![Chef-Georges-JambonQualitePoivre Jambon Chef Georges](https://chefgeorges.ca/wp-content/uploads/Chef-Georges-JambonQualitePoivre-600x284.jpg)
How to choose a superior-quality ham
Not all hams are created equal. On one hand, there are hams made with chopped meats, swollen with brine and compressed to form a loaf of meat with a low protein content. On the other, the very best hams are carefully cooked, so their protein content rivals that of natural meat. To make the very best choice, look for a ham whose texture is not too even – you should be able to see the lines separating the pieces of muscle – with no excess water inside the packaging.
![chef-georges-illustration-proteines-de-viande-en Jambon 21% de protéines](https://chefgeorges.ca/wp-content/uploads/chef-georges-illustration-proteines-de-viande-en.png)
Chef Georges ham contains 21% meat protein
A high protein content means the ham contains less brine, so it has a deeper meat flavour and juicy texture.
![chef-georges-illustration-bouillon-de-legumes Jambon cuit dans bouillon](https://chefgeorges.ca/wp-content/uploads/chef-georges-illustration-bouillon-de-legumes.png)
It’s cooked in fresh vegetable stock
Using vegetable stock instead of a brine made with water, salt and sugar is the mark of a high quality preparation.
![chef-georges-illustration-chef Maître charcuteries](https://chefgeorges.ca/wp-content/uploads/chef-georges-illustration-chef.png)
Making it this way takes a chef who’s both knowledgeable and passionate
These recipes were painstakingly developed using select ingredients and processes rooted in traditional ham-making methods.