We Cut Open a 2-Year-Old Ham || Old-Fashioned Food Preservation || January 2026
True Grit: Appalachian WaysToday we’re cutting into a 2-year-old traditionally cured country ham, preserved the old-fashioned way just like our family has done for generations. This ham hung in the barn through every season, cured slowly by time, salt, and patience. Country ham is more than food, it’s a way of life. Long bef