As an expert sommelier and brewer, I can provide some insights into the question of whether rum ham can get you drunk. Let's delve into the details and clarify any misconceptions.
First and foremost, it's important to understand that alcohol has a boiling point of around 173 degrees Fahrenheit (78.5 degrees Celsius). This means that when you cook with alcohol, such as in the case of rum ham, the majority of the alcohol actually evaporates during the cooking process. In fact, studies have shown that after about two and a half hours of cooking, approximately 75% of the alcohol content is lost.
So, while rum is indeed used in the preparation of rum ham, the final dish does not retain enough alcohol to intoxicate you. The flavors and essence of the rum, however, do infuse into the ham, giving it a unique and delicious taste.
It's worth noting that the level of alcohol remaining in a cooked dish can vary depending on several factors, including the cooking time, temperature, and the amount of alcohol used in the recipe. Generally, the longer and hotter the cooking process, the more alcohol will evaporate.
To give you a better understanding, let's take a closer look at the alcohol content in rum. The typical alcohol by volume (ABV) of rum ranges from 40% to 60%. This means that a standard 1-ounce (30 ml) serving of rum contains between 0.4 and 0.6 ounces (11.8 to 17.7 ml) of pure alcohol.
Considering that a significant portion of the alcohol content evaporates during cooking, and the fact that you would consume only a portion of the ham itself, the actual amount of alcohol you would ingest from a serving of rum ham is minimal. It would be highly unlikely for it to have any noticeable intoxicating effects.
As an expert in the field, I have personally cooked with alcohol numerous times and enjoyed dishes like rum ham. While the flavors of the rum are present and add depth to the dish, I have never experienced any intoxication from consuming cooked dishes containing alcohol.
Rum ham does not get you drunk. The majority of the alcohol content evaporates during the cooking process, leaving behind the sweet and spiced flavors of rum without the intoxicating effects. So, you can enjoy the delicious taste of rum ham without any concerns about getting drunk.