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Country Ham
Anatomy of a Classic
Vivian Howard’s Apple and Country Ham Hand Pies
The Kinston, North Carolina chef puts a porky spin on a beloved treat
Recipe
How Allan Benton Makes Redeye Gravy
A Southern-classic recipe from a Southern-classic curemaster
Food & Drink
The Life Cycle of a Country Ham
A pig-to-plate primer on a Southern tradition
Food & Drink
On the Iberico Trail
For the acclaimed Tennessee cure master Allan Benton, a trip to Spain offers a taste of country ham’s past—and a vision of its future
Food & Drink
The History of Country Ham
A timeline of country ham’s finest moments
Food & Drink
A Country Ham Birthday
Col. Bill Newsom’s Aged Kentucky Country Hams celebrates its 100th birthday
Food & Drink
Keeping Country Ham Tradition Alive in Kentucky
Helping preserve the age-old custom of salt-cured meat for a new generation
Traditions
My Father’s Ham
Like many a Southerner, the writer William Styron found joy and solace in a Virginia staple
Food & Drink
Remembering a Country Ham Legend
Honoring the legacy of Samuel Wallace Edwards, Jr.