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Smithfield Hams
All Smithfield hams are country hams, but not all country hams are Smithfields. Think of the word "Smithfield" on the label as you would an appellation on a wine label - the ham comes from the area of Smithfield, Virginia.

 


Smithfield Ham
A variety of country-cured ham made in Smithfield, Virginia, USA.

Smithfield ham See country ham.
smoked ham hock Notes: These are sometimes thrown into Southern stews to lend a smoky flavor. Substitutes: cubed ham (substitute 1/4 pound ham per hock) OR smoked turkey drumsticks OR salt pork OR bacon ...

1 7-ounce Smithfield Ham steak, cubed
1 32-ounce box frozen macaroni and cheese, thawed in the refrigerator
1 cup steamed broccoli florets ...

One of the most famous country hams in the Smithfield Ham, a country ham from Smithfield in the state of Virginia. A long history accompanies the Smithfield Ham, which traditionally came from pigs fed on peanuts.

The delicate flavor of the relatively lean Smithfield hams of Virginia is attributed in part to the roots, acorns, and nuts upon which the hogs feed. The major consumers of ham are Denmark, Germany, and the United States.

See also: Ham, Cooking, Smoke, Smoked, Water

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