The Dukeshill Shropshire Black Ham

The Shropshire Black is unique. Made exclusively by Dukeshill to a recipe created by Lord Bradenham back in 1781, this ham will appeal to those who are looking for something really special.

Like the York, this is a dry-cured ham. What sets it apart, however, and lends the uncooked ham its distinctive black rind, is a fortnight spent wallowing in a special marinade of molasses, juniper and spices. The hams are then left to mature for three months, during which time they develop their robust and distinctive flavour.

We only use British pigs to produce our Shropshire Black Ham.

Please note - our cooked hams come ready to eat but "unadorned" - we enclose a complementary sachet of breadcrumbs, or you may choose to use one of the glazing suggestions from the guide booklet which accompanies every ham.