FOREMAN'S Smoked Pork Tasso

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What is tasso pork?

Tasso Ham is lean, spicy cured meat that's hand-crafted from pork shoulder. ... A specialty of Cajun cuisine, tasso is typically used to season dishes like soups, gumbo, grits, rice, and gravies, but any recipe that needs a rich peppery kick and depth of flavor can benefit.

What does tasso ham taste like?

Due to the spices used when producing Tasso, it has that familiar hot and spicy taste that is common among Cajun foods. Coming from the fatty portion of the pig, this processed meat is full of flavor. The cooking process also allows this to have a heavy smoke taste. Its smell is likewise smoky and peppery.

What kind of food is Tasso?

Tasso ham is a smoked, spiced, and cured meat, a specialty of south Louisiana cuisine. In this case "ham" is a misnomer since tasso is not made from the hind leg of a hog, but rather the hog's shoulder. This cut is typically fatty, and because the muscle is constantly used by the animal, has a great deal of flavor.

Does Tasso need to be refrigerated?

Tasso is cured, smoked, seasoned lean meat made in Louisiana. The meat is put in a pickling solution of salt, sugar and Prague Powder #1, and refrigerated for two days covered in the solution.

How long does Tasso take to cook?

about 5 minutes

While the potatoes are roasting, slice the tasso and place it in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook the tasso about 5 minutes, until it is lightly browned and cooked through.