EDWARDS IN THE NEWS
The New York Times, New York City, New York
Sam Edwards III, curemaster and smokemaster at S. Wallace Edwards & Sons of Surry, Virginia, has developed a new dry-cured ham that represents a made-in-the-USA alternative to Serrano and Prosciutto hams imported from Spain and Italy. Named Surryano Ham (after the Edwards family's hometown), this ham is made exclusively from pasture-raised Berkshire pigs, bred especially to produce sweet, flavorful ham that's never too dry or salty.
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Food & Wine magazine editors term Edwards Surryano Ham Slices"...an Americanized version of Spain's famed Serrano ham"... pick it as a welcome gift for food lovers.
Bon Appetit, one of America's top gourmet food publications, cites country ham as a "...uniquely American treasure...," selects Edwards Aged & Hickory-Smoked Virginia Ham as best of the best.
A brief, interesting profile describing differences between sweet, "city" and classic country hams, including ham curing, aging, hog breeds and feeding regimen.
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Gourmet Magazine, New York City, New York
In helping their readers find the best-tasting Easter ham, culinary experts at this renowned food magazine selected our Edwards Tender Smoked Ham as No. 1 rated of 13 name brand hams tested.
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The Record, Hackensack, New Jersey
In an age of mass production and compromised quality, a short summary of how the Edwards family continues a hands-on approach to producing a limited supply of the very finest smoked hams, bacon and sausage.
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The Post & Courier, Charleston, South Carolina
Nathalie Dupree, author of eight cookbooks and former director of Rich's Cooking School in Atlanta, GA, gives preparation and cooking tips for country and city hams.
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The Progress Index, >Petersburg, Virginia
How a small family business, started almost 80 years ago in tiny Surry, Virginia, became known as the source of a Southern dining classic known as the "Virginia country ham."
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Wine Spectator, New York City, New York
In this article, a writer for a national magazine enjoyed by lovers of quality wines and gourmet foods tells readers about his favorite place to buy Virginia country ham.
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