Country ham on a wooden board with rosemary and garlic - Igorr1/Getty Images For the pork lover, there's nothing quite as irresistible as the salty, savory pull of Virginia country ham. Whether it's ...

When the first English colonists landed at Jamestown in 1607, they had indispensable companions. Three pigs came ashore, too, the first of thousands who provided a crucial year-round meat supply and ...

You might've seen it on a holiday dinner table, or served in slices next to biscuits at a family restaurant. Yes, this is a story all about Virginia ham, arguably the Commonwealth's most iconic food.

The simple tradition of a country ham keeps Kite’s Ham in business year after year. Country ham occupies a special place in the hearts and minds of many, particularly those of a certain geographical ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A true Virginian knows there is nothing better than a Genuine Smithfield ham. It’s the star of every holiday meal, whether it’s ...

“My secret ingredient is golden raisins in this, then we put Brussel sprouts over top and garnish with Virginia hamm," says Chef Brust of the Williamsburg Inn. "We always base our recipes on things we ...

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