How much Beeswax to cover a venison ham?

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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.


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What a great thread. Good luck with your project!
 
No clue, but wow thats cool. Hope all goes well and someone can help you out!
 
I would also like to see other meat curing recipes if you have them.
 
Another great idea for your deer meat!
 
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.
 
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
 
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.
 

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