US3900575A
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Preparation of coated hams
Assignee: Hygrade Foods Inc
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Filing: 1974-08-06
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Granted: 1975-08-19
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Expires: 1994-08-06
Abstract
Abstract A cooked ham is prepared having a unique adherent, uniform rich brown sweet coating. The ham is deboned, trimmed, defatted, cured, molded and cooked in the usual manner. A viscous caramel liquid is then applied to all surfaces of the ham and the caramel coated ham is immersed in a deep-fat fryer for a short time to crisp the caramel coating.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph Rapoport
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 06:32
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B4/00; A23B4/10; A23L; A23L13/00; A23L13/03
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
A METHOD OF PREPARING HAM WHICH COMPRISES DEBONING, TRIMMING, CURING AND DEFATTING A HAM, PRESSING AND MOLDING THE HAM INTO A CONTAINER, COOKING THE HAM IN SAID CONTAINER, REMOVING THE COOKED HAM FROM SAID CONTAINER, APPLYING TO ALL SURFACES OF THE COOKED HAM A VISCOUS CARAMEL LIQUID, AND DEEP-FAT FRYING THE CARAMEL COTED HAM AT A TEMPERATURE OF 350*F. -400*F. FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS TO 3 MINUTES TO PRODUCE AN ADHERENT AND UNIFORM RICH BROWN COATING THEREON.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
77 words
A METHOD OF PREPARING HAM WHICH COMPRISES DEBONING, TRIMMING, CURING AND DEFATTING A HAM, PRESSING AND MOLDING THE HAM INTO A CONTAINER, COOKING THE HAM IN SAID CONTAINER, REMOVING THE COOKED HAM FROM SAID CONTAINER, APPLYING TO ALL SURFACES OF THE COOKED HAM A VISCOUS CARAMEL LIQUID, AND DEEP-FAT FRYING THE CARAMEL COTED HAM AT A TEMPERATURE OF 350*F. -400*F. FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS TO 3 MINUTES TO PRODUCE AN ADHERENT AND UNIFORM RICH BROWN COATING THEREON.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein the caramel liquid includes a minor proportion of brown sugar.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein the caramel liquid comprises about equal parts by weight of caramel powder and water.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method according to claim 2 wherein all surfaces of the cooked ham are rubbed with brown sugar prior to the application of the caramel coating.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A method according to claim 4 wherein the deep-fat fried coated ham is chilled and packaged in a shrink-bag.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
A mEthod according to claim 5 wherein the ham is cut to expose one non-fried surface prior to packaging in said shrink-bag.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-08-18 | 1979-02-17 | 1979-08-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-08-18 | 1983-02-17 | 1983-08-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-08-18 | 1987-02-17 | 1987-08-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |