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The first official reference to country ham appeared in print in 1944, and it alluded to a method of smoking and dry-curing ham in rural regions, like Kentucky, Virginia, and nearby states. Today, country ham refers to the way our ham is preserved rather than a specific location<\/strong>. Country hams are salt-cured (with or without nitrites) for one to three months<\/strong>. They are usually hardwood smoked (usually hickory and red oak), but some types of country ham, such as the \"salt-and-pepper ham\" of North Carolina, are not smoked. Hopefully this can end some of the bickering about what a country ham might be all about rather than getting the proverbial undies in a bundle..<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-10-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Grammy Debbie","givenName":"Grammy","familyName":"Debbie"},"reviewBody":"Great recipe--so quick and tasty! I used a bag of small multi-colored potatoes I bought at Aldi's. Removed the ham from the skillet after heating\/browning then sauteed potatoes in drippings, added a little water and cooked, covered, until tender.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-01-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"raenikolai"},"reviewBody":"I do not parboil the potatoes...instead I brown the potatoes in oil, then add 1\/4 cup of water to the pan and cover for about 3-5 minutes. Remove the lid and add the ham. Also, I add garlic, onion powder parsley, and shredded Parmesan cheese. This also can be placed in the oven and roasted.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-12-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"miltons"},"reviewBody":"This is very tasty, easy and fast, even with parboiling the potatoes. Just pick a ham that's not salty. Add green beans on the side. Will use this often.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-06-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Trilby Yost","givenName":"Trilby","familyName":"Yost"},"reviewBody":"Delicious! Just be sure to cook the potatoes first (I parboil and drain) before attempting to brown them. I made the mistake of using raw ones the first time, and they stayed raw inside although browned on the outside.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-05-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OwlTree"},"reviewBody":"I am giving this 5 stars even though that is not really country ham (although I am from the deep south, I am not insulted). The finished recipe is very tasty and very easy and quick to make. It is good for dinner, as suggested, with a vegetable and\/or salad and rolls, or delicious for breakfast (my preference) with eggs, hot biscuits and fruit (washed down with strong coffee...thank you!). My North Carolina husband and in-laws loved it, even though they are country ham purists.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-01-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"rebelwithoutaclue"},"reviewBody":"Need red eye gravy made with strong black coffee and Coca-Cola. Especially if you are from the deep South.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-09-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"tsuop"},"reviewBody":"I can't believe anyone needs a \"recipe\" for this meal. 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