Protein in a Monte Cristo (3)

I believe the answer is:

ham

(Other definitions for ham that I've seen before include "Pork leg" , "Meat from a pig" , "This actor overacts" , "Licensed amateur radio operator" , "Cured pig's meat" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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