The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 4136 — Keeping Smoked Ham
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 4136 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Wrap each fully smoked ham in a piece of cloth and bury deeply among rye grain in storage bins.
Historical editorial note: Storing meat in grain can introduce pests, mould and contamination; this is not validated modern food storage.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 4136. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.