Ham Brining - Need Quick Answer

[CheapWine42]

Good Afternoon All!

I have a 3lb fresh ham brining (in cola, salt, garlic, pepper, and bay) for Christmas. The recipe said to brine it for 4 days, but everything else I'm seeing seems to indicate that's too long.

How long should I brine it?

If 4 days is too long, should I remove it from the brine then put it back in a few hours before I cook it?

Please let me know as soon as possible! It's already been in the brine a day.

 

[Dawgluver]

Never brined a ham, but 4 days does sound like a long time. Where did you get the recipe? Is it a trusted source?

BTW, welcome to DC!

 

[PattY1]

Good Afternoon All!

I have a 3lb fresh ham brining (in cola, salt, garlic, pepper, and bay) for Christmas. The recipe said to brine it for 4 days, but everything else I'm seeing seems to indicate that's too long.

How long should I brine it?

If 4 days is too long, should I remove it from the brine then put it back in a few hours before I cook it?

Please let me know as soon as possible! It's already been in the brine a day.

Are you trying to "Corn" the ham? I found this:Corned Ham Recipe - Saveur.com

 

[FrankZ]

Are you trying to cure the ham or just brine?