Black forest ham
A German-style ham that is dry-cured, smoked over wood, and sliced thin. It has a deeper smoky flavor than ordinary deli ham.
Used for
- sandwiches
- charcuterie boards
- quiche
- croque monsieur
In the kitchen
- slice
- layer
- fold
- crisp
Picking it at the store
- Ask the deli counter to slice it thin; it tastes best in thin folds
- Wrap leftover slices tightly and use within five days
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