You can soak a ham for up to 72 hours to remove the saltiness. The longer you soak it, the less salty it will be. If soaking the ham for more than 4 hours, make sure you change the water regularly. Replace the water every 2 hours to reduce bacteria growth.
Taste the ham after you have boiled it for about ten minutes. If it is still too salty, try boiling it for another one or two minutes. Do not boil the ham for longer than necessary to remove the salt. Doing so can result in tough, dried out, or unappetizing ham.
Try chopping up the ham and cooking adding it to scalloped potatoes. Add salty ham to an omelet with cheddar and vegetables for a quick breakfast or lunch.
You can also try white vinegar to help mask the saltiness. Taste the ham after fifteen minutes. If it is still too salty, allow the vinegar or lemon juice to soak in for another ten to fifteen minutes.
