Comments on: Neena’s Company Chicken

By: Pam

Pam — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:13:59 +0000

Looks good! When we were in Virginia last year, we stopped and picked up a whole Virginia Ham. It was deliscious. We picked it up over the summer and the people at the store (they only specialized in Virginia Ham’s) told us that if we were not going to use it until the Holidays (which we were intending on saving it until Christmas) we could refrigerate it to stop the curing process and prevent it from getting even saltier than it already was. If not and we wanted it to continue curing, we could just hang it up in our garage or basement and it would be just fine. We put it in the fridge come October to stop the curing and it came out great for Christmas. Now I wish I had some left. This recipe looks deliscious!!!

If others are confused about the country ham title, you could also look for Virginia Ham and you will get the same thing.

By: Neena

Neena — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:45:42 +0000

I havc actually served the dish with dried beef to Miss P and Mr. J. She probably doesn’t remember. It is a good dish to put in the oven while you are at church on Sunday. I am flattered that so many think that it is unique. Can’t really take credit for it being original, just happened out of necessity. More flattered that my daughter thought it worthy of posting. Thanks Lana

By: Lana

Lana — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:53:03 +0000

Wow! Can’t believe how many commenters are saying they’ve never had country ham! Unbelieveable to a southern girl like me :-) But seriously – if you really want to try some, you can order a 1# package from Stripling’s online (www.striplings.com). Stripling’s is an old-time country store in south Georgia that has grown to a huge sausage-ham-jerky business over the years. Everything they offer is great, so I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending them. They ship all over the US.

Here’s a link to the one-pound package: http://www.striplings.com/striplings-sliced-country-cured-ham-1-lb.aspx

Also, if you like old-time country sausage, theirs is the best!

Lana
p.s. – I have no affiliation whatsoever with Stripling’s. I just like their stuff :-)

By: Lana

Lana — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:50:58 +0000

Well, she just made it up two weekends ago when we were down there! I didn’t mean to imply that it was something from way back in time :-)

By: Miss P

Miss P — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:37:24 +0000

Well, now, hold on just a minute. I am flabbergasted, shocked I tell you, because Mama has NEVER served this dish to me. Not once.
Maybe I need to visit home more often. ……. Hummmmm………

Miss P

By: Fuji Mama

Fuji Mama — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:15:50 +0000

I don’t think I’ve ever had country ham before, but it sounds absolutely amazing! I have got to get my hands on some so I can try this dish. I love the story behind it too.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:14:24 +0000

Wow how fabulous, I have actually never heard of country ham. Sounds great! I love your background, blog looks really nice!

By: L-

L- — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:52:37 +0000

I’m pretty sure you’re right about Daddy Bon & the ham. I can remember how happy he was about ham on Christmas. =)

By: megan

megan — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:49:53 +0000

I’ve never heard of Country Ham but this recipe sure looks good. Stumbled! ;)

By: Catherine

Catherine — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:24:20 +0000

This is right up my street! It looks sooo tasty, I’d prefer the ham to beef too! I’ve never heard of company chicken either, but I’m glad I know about it now :) Thanks Neena :)