Fresh ham in Diamond Bar/OC area?

[brandnewuser]

I've been assigned Nigella's ham in coke for Easter dinner. The recipe calls for a bone-in fresh ham. I called Ralph's meat department and was told that there is no such thing as a fresh ham - all ham is smoked and cured. They said that a fresh ham would basically be a pork butt/leg or pork shoulder. Now I'm confused.

Is there anywhere I can pick up a 'fresh' ham in the San Gabriel Valley/OC area?

Here's the link for the ham in coke:

http://www.stylenetwork.com/Shows/Nig...

edited to add:

Any suggestions on where I can find pomogranate molasses? I've tried Cost Plus and Trader Joes, neither carry it.

[stuffed]

Just down the 57 from Diamond Bar, you might want to try:

Gem Meats and Produce
3125 Yorba Linda Boulevard
Fullerton, CA 92831-2307
[phone]

[Professor Salt]

Pomegranate molasses is a common middle eastern ingredient. Wholesome Choice in Irvine carries no less than ten brands. Super Irvine is another Persian supermarket across town. Both will have it.

[Burger Boy]

Jons Markets usally carry that.

Vermont & Hollywood Blvd.

[brandnewuser]

Thanks! I called Jon's Market in Westminster. They knew exactly what I was talking about.

[leeroth]

we just moved to o.c. and am looking for this type of ham! thanks for the info on markets!!

[Burger Boy]

If you are cooking for those times, it is probably a fresh leg. Ham denotes a cooked/smoked product.

[notmartha]

Why would a non-smoked/cooked ham would be salty? The instruction said:

"If you know that you're dealing with a salty ham, put it in a pan covered with cold water, bring to the boil and then tip into a colander in the sink and start from here"

[Burger Boy]

True, but it says diet cook is sugary, i think there are misprints.

[Burger Boy]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ham

I think she meant cooked ham, fresh would not be called ham usually, you would refer to the leg or hind portion, etc. But who knows, get a Farmer John ham and go to town, makes sense since you are simmering, i did not see the simmer, just cook for 2 1/2 hours. Have fun and let us know how it tasted.