Virginia ham

noun

1. a ham from a hog fed on corn and peanuts, cured in hickory smoke.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Virginia ham¹

An Americanism dating back to 1625–35

Example Sentences

She does recommend “the backbone of a more elevated bread,” something a touch firmer, such as the oat bread recipe in her cookbook, as well as a quality Virginia ham.

From Washington Post

Items such as plastic containers, bags and — most devastating of all — salty Virginia ham have become hard to get from suppliers.

From Washington Post

The Final Gravity Brewing Company had opened near Love Shack, a breakfast spot offering Virginia ham and eggs on a croissant.

From New York Times

The rest of the menu is a wide mix: fresh Chincoteague oysters; “fancy toast,” including dried fig and Virginia ham; steak frites and “grain goddess” salads.

From Washington Post

Oyster stew, meat pies, roasted pheasant, puddings, roasted suckling pig and Virginia ham are some of the many dishes that would be served in just one course.

From Salon