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A Virginia ham is a type of ham that is considered to be of the highest quality. It is made by curing a ham for over a year, and then smoking and aging it, sometimes for several years. The ham should come from a half-wild hog known as a razorback, which has been partially fed on acorns and peanuts. This diet is said to contribute to the ham’s unique flavor. Before baking, the ham must be well soaked and simmered. The term “Smithfield ham” is sometimes used interchangeably with Virginia ham, although it is actually a specific brand of Virginia ham.<\/p>\n

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A Virginia ham is a type of ham that is considered to be of the highest quality. It is made by curing a ham for over a year, and then smoking and aging it, sometimes for several years. The ham should come from a half-wild hog known as a razorback, which has been partially fed […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[22],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-222234","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-v"],"yoast_head":"\nVirginia ham - Definition of Virginia ham<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A Virginia ham is a type of ham that is considered to be of the highest quality. It is made by curing a ham for over a year, and then smoking and aging it, sometimes for several years. The ham should come from a half-wild hog known as a razorback, which has been partially fed on acorns and peanuts. 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