Everything there is to know about the ‘world’s oldest ham’

Everything there is to know about the ‘world’s oldest ham’

Smithfield in Isle of Wight County has long been associated with ham. In fact, in 1926, the Virginia General Assembly stipulated that the term “genuine Smithfield ham” could only be used to market hams produced from peanut-fed hogs cured within town limits. The area is also known for its robust peanut harvests.  Despite the legislation, counterfeit hams flooded the market because of how in demand “genuine Smithfield ham” was at the time. To help…