Where do I find country ham?

Submitted by All_Vol_19 t3_yhra6w in washingtondc

Hey all, I grew up in the Smoky Mountains and country ham (bone in salted and smoked) is a very common meal which can be found most anywhere. I’m struggling to find a spot that sells it now that I’m living in Forest Hills.

Any restaurant recommendations in the DMV from fellow country ham lovers?

Edit: appreciate the comments! specifically looking for restaurants, I’ll be sure to check out the places recommended.

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Outrageous-Dish-5330 t1_iug5xit wrote

There is a guy who comes up from Culpeper to the Alexandria Old Town farmers market every week. It’s the real deal.

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tealccart t1_iufcxds wrote

I too grew up with country ham. A country ham sandwich from the gas station by our house was a special snack. The last time I saw country ham here was at the Petworth Safeway circa 2007 and I haven’t seen it since! Following this thread to see if anyone has any good tips.

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EC_dwtn t1_iufy73h wrote

Tony’s has country ham biscuits.

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3loves9 t1_iugsw8f wrote

I'm completely impressed with all the helpful replies. I thought there'd be a free-for-all on busting his balls. I love country ham so this thread is a treasured find! Thanks everyone, esp. OP.

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littlegreenstick t1_iuhwawl wrote

Further out but if you’re in the mood for a day trip, Buford’s Biscuits in Leesburg has biscuits with country ham that are to die for

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ForThe99andthe2000s_ t1_iugbrni wrote

BK Miller in Clinton, MD or an Amish market they have one in upper Marlboro and Laurel

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Muppet_Fitzgerald t1_iugg0ym wrote

I also appreciate a ham!! I think Wagshal’s has country ham. Also, I sat at the bar once at the Line hotel in Adams Morgan and ordered a ham sampler. It was expensive and AMAZING. But, this was awhile ago, and I have no idea if they still have it.

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PHofford108 t1_iugp6e9 wrote

No Goodbyes at The Line in Adam’s Morgan has house cured charcuterie, including a variety of country hams.

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Dwade703 t1_iuffgpy wrote

Doesn’t Cracker Barrel have it? I wonder if they’ll do full ones for the holidays. Looks like you can order a whole country ham from Smithfield too.

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All_Vol_19 OP t1_iufvz7e wrote

They do, but the nearest one to me is 20 miles away was wondering if there was anything local

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brokenapat t1_iufgmuv wrote

Pretty sure Harris Teeter has whole country hams

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Kitchen_Software t1_iujycy0 wrote

Dacha (Shaw; not sure about Navy Yard) has a Croque Monsier for weekend brunch that has country ham.

I personally have issues with their business practices and no longer patronize that establishment.

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WanderWorld3 t1_iuk1sv1 wrote

Not local but any Waffle House has surprisingly delicious country ham (we go to the one in Damascus).

Also, you can have Calhoun’s (https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100036645439856) shipped to you. As another poster mentioned, they usually have someone at the Old Town Alexandria farmer’s market every Saturday selling it, too. They sell whole hams, pre-sliced bone in & sandwiches. It’s so good & their ham has been served at the White House. If you have a car & are looking to get out of the city, highly recommend a trip out to Culpepper. They have a humble, no nonsense little store. There’s a cool brewery nearby & the town is adorable. It’s great for a day trip.

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RandomLogicThough t1_iufjc2p wrote

Spain likes ham

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zero_derivation t1_iugb94i wrote

Actually, though - Iberian ham is pretty similar to country ham in texture and flavor. They have it at the DC Wegmans.

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RandomLogicThough t1_iugbjbi wrote

Well, literally my point, and lol downvotes, is that Spanish ham is a cultural apex of theirs and they make the best ham in the fucking world. /Subtle on the net, always a winning play

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NPRjunkieDC t1_iufxjv5 wrote

Honey Baked Ham

Silver Spring + Falls Church

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MinervaZee t1_iugdzph wrote

Honey baked ham is not country ham, completely different dish.

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