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Livestock => Pigs => Topic started by: RonMinch on August 29, 2013, 10:01:17 am

Title: Fluffy mold on ham
Post by: RonMinch on August 29, 2013, 10:01:17 am

Hi I have my first attempt at drying ham on the go for about for about 4 months now. I know they do have mold growing on them but seem to recall someone saying that it should not be fluffy. Does this mean mine are wasted, or is there anything I can do?

Title: Re: Fluffy mold on ham
Post by: Eve on August 29, 2013, 10:08:55 pm

Is it like the thin hairy stuff thatt tries to reach for the sky or is it just a very thin layer spreading outwards?

If it looks like it'll sprout like mushrooms, not good...

What is your ham covered with?

Title: Re: Fluffy mold on ham
Post by: RonMinch on August 30, 2013, 08:13:54 am

Hi Eve, its rapped in muslin, then suspended in a pillow case. The mold is grey and dusty on the outside of the case, been hanging for about 4 months now, can I open it to check it or is it best left alone. Regards Ron.

Title: Re: Fluffy mold on ham
Post by: Eve on August 30, 2013, 09:27:46 pm

Grey and dusty is fine  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Fluffy mold on ham
Post by: RonMinch on September 02, 2013, 02:17:21 pm

Thanks