From Wikipedia’s definition: Terroir : comes from the word terre or ”land”. It was originally a French term in wine, coffee and tea used to denote the special characteristics that geography bestowed upon particular varieties. Agricultural sites in the same region share similar soil, … Continue reading
Why did we call the Surryano ham Surryano? We are very proud of our Virginia ham or country ham heritage. It is who we are and what we have been doing for generations. Typically you slice a country ham in to 1/8-1/4 inch steaks and fry it up to serve with fried apples or make red eye gravy on … Continue reading
How did Virginia Country Hams become associated with being from peanut fed hogs? When peanuts became a staple crop in Virginia most farmers allowed their hogs to glean the peanut fields after the peanut harvest to fatten them up just before harvesting in December through February. It was also an … Continue reading
So how wide spread is the impact of such a terroir on curing great dry cured country hams, bacon and sausage? I think the really special terroirs (producing the best product) can be a very small region as conditions change dramatically in Virginia from east to west or north to the south. … Continue reading
