Eventually, the Virginia legislature set solid regulations for what could be sold as Smithfield ham, stipulating that the ...

Located about 70 miles southeast of Richmond, Virginia, spring and fall are ... rich history with ham, Smithfield is home to the Porcine Parade -- a series of eight individually painted pig ...

It typically starts with razorback hogs that have been fed a diet largely of peanuts — in fact, the most famous type of Virginia ham is Smithfield, from the town of Suffolk, where lots of ...

The 39th annual Ham and Yam Festival is happening in Smithfield on May 3, 2025. WRAL is a proud community partner for this event. This annual festival is known for its live music, country ham ...

Thousands of people turned out for the 39th annual Ham & Yam Festival in Downtown Smithfield on May 2-3. The Downtown ...

A deadly pig fever in China is bringing ripple effects right to the doorstep of the commonwealth. Smithfield Foods has ...

The day before, preheat oven to 300 degrees. Put the ham, 1 quart water, shallot, carrot, garlic, bay leaf, and thyme sprig in a medium cast-iron casserole with a lid. Bring to a boil over medium ...

The day before, preheat oven to 300 degrees. Put the ham, 1 quart water, shallot, carrot, garlic, bay leaf, and thyme sprig in a medium cast-iron casserole with a lid. Bring to a boil over medium ...