Ham Or Lamb For Easter?

While ham is popular, both invoke a zealous debate — no one ever talks about
‘the ham of God.’

“Ham vs. lamb” may not rise to the level of theological debate, but when it
comes to Easter dinner, the issue can divide celebrants into zealous partisan
camps.

Whose meat reigns supreme? We put the question to two passionate chefs.

“You know ham kicks lamb’s butt,” said Leisa Dent, co-owner and chef of L.L.
Dent, the Southern-style restaurant in Carle Place, N,Y. “And I don’t care how
much mint jelly you put on that thing.” Dent regularly cooks fresh ham (i.e.,
pork) and smoked ham.

“Both are better than lamb,” she declared.

Photo Caption: Classic Easter ham, like this Jack Daniels-glazed one, is the
Easter gift that keeps on giving because of the many dishes you can make with
leftovers.

Photo Credit: Kirsten Luce/Newsday/MCT

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