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Ham eats ham: maker of Surryano acquired by Burger’s Smokehouse

Posted on June 21, 2022 by Burnt My Fingers

Chuckeye Dave writes with some disturbing news: Edwards Virginia Smokehouse has been acquired by Burger Smokehouse. Like a celestial event we don’t know about till long after it happens, this transition actually happened nearly a year ago on August 31, … Continue reading →

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Chuckeye Dave breaks down a Benton ham

Posted on April 12, 2022 by Burnt My Fingers

For value and flavor, Burnt My Fingers readers would agree Benton’s Country Ham can’t be beat. The only question is which ham to buy. Whole Hickory Smoked Country Ham Deboned and Trimmed (item HSCHDT) gives you one magnificent chunk of … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Asparagus with Smoked Ham

Posted on February 9, 2022 by Burnt My Fingers

Asparagus seems to have an affinity for smoked pork…. Bacon, prosciutto or in this case some fine Benton Ham. I added half a preserved lemon but you could also just use lemon juice. Serves 4. Ingredients: 1 lb asparagus, with … Continue reading →

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Making ham juice with Benton’s Smoky Mountain Country Ham

Posted on August 20, 2020 by Burnt My Fingers

A gift of collards from a friend’s garden made me realize I was out of the odds and ends of a smoked ham needed to make rich, flavorful southern-style greens. Time for an order of Benton’s Smoky Mountain Country Ham. I … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Fourth of July Hamburgers

Posted on July 4, 2019 by Burnt My Fingers

You could make these any day, of course, but a midsummer cookout seems like the perfect occasion for juicy Fourth of July hamburgers. Texas-Style Potato Salad and Better-Than-KFC Cole Slaw are ideal accompaniments. Makes 4 burgers. Ingredients: 1 lb good … Continue reading →

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Apples as condiment: the crunchy chameleon

Posted on October 10, 2018 by Burnt My Fingers

The other day I had one of the best sandwiches of my life at a place called Big Mountain Deli in Lake Placid, New York. Called the MARCY, it mixed roast turkey, cranberry horseradish sauce, cheddar, apple & cracked pepper … Continue reading →

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Leftover turkey: the value chameleon

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Burnt My Fingers

I had a marketing client who referred to his software as the “value chameleon”. It sounds sexy, though I was never sure exactly what he meant. And “value chameleon” is a perfect description for that shape-shifter known as leftover turkey, … Continue reading →

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Recipe: 4th of July Hamburger

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Burnt My Fingers

Burnt My Fingers has never published a hamburger recipe, because we tend to improvise with what is on hand and tweak as we go. But this 4th of July hamburger demonstrates a couple of basic concepts, and it’s delicious. First, … Continue reading →

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Edwards Surryano ham… it’s back (almost)!

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Burnt My Fingers

Tucked away in the regional food aisles of the 2017 Summer Fancy Food Show was something mighty exciting: an authentic leg of Surryano ham from Edwards Smokehouse of Virginia. As I’ve mentioned previously, Edwards’ main smokehouse burned down and has … Continue reading →

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Benton’s Country Hams make mighty good eating

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Burnt My Fingers

I was watching a cooking show on TV, probably the excellent “Mind of a Chef” season with Ed Lee, when it occurred to me I had not eaten any country ham in way too long. Thank goodness we have the … Continue reading →

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