Regarding these Smithfield & similarly prepared smoked hams, is it necessary to also add the various chemicals & preservatives  like nitrates, nitrites, etc?   If not, there would definitely be a health advantage to them.   Wish I could find info on just how the Indians learned these things such as preparing & preserving food & all their many other "tricks" for survival.   

Diane in TX

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