Foothills Country Ham

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Sugar-Cured Country Hams

Cured in the Foothills of the NC Blue Ridge Mountains

Cured the Old-Fashioned Way

Foothills Sugar-Cured Country Hams are cured using methods dating back to the early settlers, with a bit of help from modern refrigeration and heating to speed up the process. Each ham is hand-rubbed with a mixture of salt, pepper, cane sugar and brown sugar. The salt is key for curing the ham, and the pepper and sugars are added for flavor. They are then moved to a "winter room" which simulates the cold winters of long ago through modern refrigeration. After a period of time they are then put in a net, hung on a wooden rack and then moved to the "spring room" which simulates the milder temperatures of springtime. Finally, they are moved to the "summer"/dry room which is heated to 90 degrees Fahrenheit to dry the hams and give them their distinctive color and flavor. Finally, after undergoing all the "seasons", they are cured and ready to head to your table!

Retail Location

Our retail location is located at 224 South Bridge St. in Jonesville, NC (right down the road from our processing plant). All of our country ham products are available for purchase here, as well as many other fresh meat and local grocery items.

HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday-Saturday 8am-6pm.

Country Ham Selection

At our storefront location we have NC's largest selection of Foothills Sugar Cured Country Ham products. In addition to the products you can purchase online, we also carry hoop cheese, mountain butter, and other specialty country ham cuts.

Fresh Meats

Although our business started with country ham, we are locally known for our wide selection of fresh meats. We have butchers on hand daily to ensure you get the perfect cut of meat! Call us at 336-835-7100 to place your order today.

Testimonials

"My wife just bought 2 of the white boxes of ham with the ham hock in it and all I can say is OH MY is it ever good. Taste just like how my Grandpa used to cure his. Took me back about 50 years. We are from Ohio and came across your site, and thank God we did. Love the ham!"

Jim, Ohio

"I'm 76 years old and your store reminds me so much of the stores of my youth. You always feel welcome not to mention the great country ham. That reminds me I'm getting low. Can't run out!"

Roy, NC

"When my daughter from Asheboro visits she brings her coolers and stocks up on meats to take home with her. We buy all our meats and many other products from Foothills. Their ham and cheeses make great Christmas gifts!"

Judy, NC

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