Virginia ham

Virginia ham is a specific type of dry-cured, smoked, and aged ham, traditionally made from peanut-fed hogs. This preparation method gives it a distinct, often sweet, flavor.12

Ham, in general, is the rear leg of a hog prepared as food, either fresh or preserved through curing processes like salting, smoking, or drying. It's a rich source of protein and essential nutrients like thiamine, iron, and niacin. The curing process not only preserves the meat but also imparts flavor, with variations in ingredients and methods leading to different regional specialties, such as the renowned Smithfield hams from Virginia.2