How much Beeswax to cover a venison ham?

[thriller]

https://thebigfatmushroomhunter.wordpress.com/2014/09/19/venison-prosciutto/

Alright i am going to lay up a few venison hams this year for prosciutto for a new meat curing experiment since it will take 12-24 months to complete the process I am doing 3-4 to maximize the chance of success. The part i cant seem to get a grasp on is how much beeswax it might take to coat a whole deer leg and ham so that the moisture wont escape in the maturation phase. I am curious if anyone has even a remote idea on this? i can buy beeswax in 1 lb blocks online.

The link details the process im looking to follow. If you have done this before and have any advice/a proven recipe please let me know what you think and what you have had success with.

 

[Pheroze]

What a great thread. Good luck with your project!

 

[cpr0312]

No clue, but wow thats cool. Hope all goes well and someone can help you out!

 

[thriller]

I would also like to see other meat curing recipes if you have them.

 

[CAustin]

Another great idea for your deer meat!

 

[buck wild]

I don't know the answer but by the look of the pictures- I'd guess 2-3 pds of wax per leg. The wax was thicker than I imagined when I was first reading the article until I saw the pics attached.

 

[ThomasBeaham]

@thriller, just curious if you took a stab at this and what your results were.

 

[thriller]

It got too hot this time around and spoiled. I did one ham as a test run. I have now found a better location (more constant temperate during the summer to hang a ham and I am going to try again.

new cellar is set in rock in North Carolina and stays around 65 degrees tops in August

 

[thriller]

unfortunate loss but it is a learning opportunity.

 

[ThomasBeaham]

Thanks for the reply.
Bummer about test run.
Better luck on the second go.

 

[thriller]

This weekend is the opening of rifle season and I will be trying again with 2 hams as soon as i can put a management doe down. I think i can pull it off this time.