At the Xielaozhuang (XLZ) site in the Henan province of North China, archaeologists identified some of the earliest forms of bone processing to create powder for cooking, which date back nearly ...

We also reduced the cooking time from its original 24 hours, following the advice of our experts above. In testing, we found the sweet spot for a rich, gelatinous, full-flavored broth to be 8 ...

Choosing whole or half, butt or shank, bone-in or boneless, and spiral-sliced is a matter of preference. Ham cooking times vary by recipe, but pre-cooked hams need only a gentle reheat.