A staple in many cultures and homes, ham can be either cured or uncured. Both types of ham come from the same cut of pork — the leg — which means they have a similar texture and flavor.

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Iberian ham, or jamón Ibérico, is one of the most expensive meats in the world. A leg of it can cost as much as $4,500. But what is it about this cured meat that makes it cost so much?

"There is clear evidence that in the present, typical production area hams, or fresh pork legs, were already being cured during the Roman period," Elke Fernandez from Parma Ham told INSIDER.

Suzanne Stewart Staff Writer Curing meat is an ancient technique that was passed down through the centuries and brought to ...