What is unprocessed ham called and how does it differ from cured pork?
                                
                                
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                                According to the USDA, a ham is officially defined as the cured leg of a pork. So, if you are wondering what is unprocessed ham called, the name might surprise you. Rather than a specialty label, this is actually a raw, uncured leg of pork known as "fresh ham" or sometimes "green ham".