DIY ham maker

This article is dedicated to lovers of the exquisite taste of meat and simply to all those who love to cook real delicacies. Each of us wants to eat tasty and satisfying food, and if at the same time we can still save some money, then this is doubly wonderful. In the modern world, there are so many things at people's disposal that it makes your head spin. And at this moment, I would like to dwell on such a practical thing as a ham maker, and tell you more about it.

REFERENCE: A ham maker is a simple kitchen device for preparing various meat delicacies (ham, boiled pork, sausage, etc.).

The principle of operation of the ham maker

In fact, the ham maker is very easy to use. It is enough to place the meat you want inside the device itself, close the case with a special lid and let this device do its job. It is precisely due to the pressing that occurs with the meat there that it turns out to be so tasty and healthy to eat, since during pressing, meat juice is released, and our meat ends up in its own saku, which is why it is soaked and acquires a richness of flavor.

Often, a ham maker is used in conjunction with other household kitchen appliances, such as grills, air grills, electric grills, multicookers, stoves, ovens and others.Externally, most ham makers do not differ from each other: one lid, one iron cylindrical frame and one operating principle of a small press that will satisfy all the taste desires of any meat guru.

Buying it on the Internet or in a store is not difficult, but this is an extra expense, and the design of this device itself is very simple. So let me tell you how you can make a ham maker at home without spending extra money.

Features of making a ham maker with your own hands

ATTENTION: By offering this method to you, I made sure that you could create your own ham maker from improvised materials without leaving home, so as not to walk around and look for something I don’t know what.

First of all, let's start with the fact that we need to collect everything we need. All we need is:

1. A standard mini-tool set, including tools such as pliers, pliers, scissors, sandpaper, needle files, calipers, electric drill (preferably a mini electric drill, although you can get by with a regular one by attaching an appropriate drill to it).
2. Ruler.
3. Felt pen/marker.
4. Steel wire (you can even use some chain of small diameter).
5. Stainless steel springs (4 pieces).
6. Tin can (1–2 liters in volume) and tin lid (or plate). So, now we can start assembling our ham maker:

• First, we need to prepare our jar for transformation. To do this, we need to get rid of the paint on it by burning the can itself on gas (or you can use a regular paint remover).Next, we need to take an ordinary steel wool and, using it with some detergent, wipe our jar (be sure to do this inside too, in order to avoid unpleasant bacteria);
• After this, take a felt-tip pen or marker and mark the middle of the jar and draw a strip along the ruler. In the same way, we mark future cuts for our ham cutter;
• Now we take our electric drill with a 2-3 mm drill and make a hole just below the top edge. Next, use a round needle file to cut a little under the flat file. We make a cut down along the line we marked (or cut with scissors), which will not be difficult;
• After that, we do the same with the other sides and refine the burrs with a little sandpaper. Next, from our steel wire we make something like hooks (2 pieces) using pliers;
• Now we make holes at the bottom of the can for our stainless steel springs (1 mm). We bend and clamp the springs in the holes;
• Next, we cut out the pressure plate from the sheet metal of the required size or use the appropriate cover. We go through the entire upper edge with pliers;
• We place our hooks in a cross pattern in the cuts on the lid or plate, and pull them to the required pressure so that the meat begins to press.

OK it's all over Now! Now we can safely cook our meat according to our favorite recipes!

Advantages of making a homemade ham maker

The most important advantage, in my opinion, will be saving your money at least 5 times compared to prices in stores or on the Internet. In addition, by making a ham maker, you can expand your culinary capabilities and please your friends and family with your own talents in preparing homemade meat.And this is not to mention the fact that your gourmet meat dishes will not only be tastier, but also healthier than most of what is on the shelves of various stores and supermarkets.

And simply having a ham maker at home will never be superfluous, especially on the eve of the holidays, which promise many guests.