So how does soaking a salty ham make it less salty? One way this water bath works is by washing away salt on the surface of the ham. Additionally, the lengthy stay in water also gives a chance for ...

Be sure to rinse off the ham afterward to remove salt from the surface. This method is particularly effective with brined hams but is less so with cured varieties. However, just because it's not ...

A chef slices into a whole ham - Peter Dazeley/Getty Images A ham can be a frugal way to bulk-purchase plenty of delicious pork. But what if your only options are all cheaper, brined versions with ...