Ham — a meat variety that is so commonplace, it's easy to forget the intricacy. Always sourced from a pig's hind leg, everything from prosciutto to speck and holiday ham falls under the umbrella.

Thanksgiving is all about the turkey, Christmas is up for debate (are you a ham, turkey or prime rib family?), but when Easter rolls around, ham is at the center of many tables. The rich, smoky meat ...