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How To Make A Cured Smoked Ham From Scratch

Homemade smoked ham sliced on a cutting board.

Create a holiday feast at home with our cured smoked ham recipe that will put any store-bought ham to shame. A simple curing process creates the signature flavor and deep red color of a traditional holiday ham.

Memphis Dry Rub Recipe, Rendezvous-Style

A rack of pork ribs coated with Memphis dry rub and a white bowl of the dry rub.

In Memphis it is common for barbecue joints to offer their ribs “dry”, without sauce, just a liberal sprinkling of spices and herbs before and after the ribs are smoked. The most revered dry ribs are served at Charlie Vergos’ Rendezvous. This recipe is closer to their famous seasoning rub than they are handing out.