In article >,
"Evelyn" > wrote:

> A porkette is chunks of uncooked ham that are cut off the bone and slipped
> into a wrapping. It is treated just like any other ham, except you don't
> have to deal with the bone, and of course you wouldn't want to roast it in
> the oven, but boil it instead. They are good for small families. The
> more well known brand here is Freirich. They are excellent to cook up with
> beans.

Thanks! I'll keep my eye out.

PP