Surry Farms Surryano Ham — a product from S. Wallace Edwards & Sons and logo also selected as a FeaturedBite by the Bite of the Best team — was chosen as one 71 of selected as a the Good Food Awards inaugural winning products from across the nation. These products represent American craft food producers who excel in superior taste and sustainability.

The Good Food Awards, which were presented at the historic San Francisco Ferry Building in January, were created through a collaboration of food producers, farmers, food journalists and independent grocers organized by  Seedlings Projects. Their seal recognizes the product’s contributions toward creating a more tasty, authentic and responsible food system in urban and rural communities throughout the nation.

Surry Farms Surryano Ham is produced by following traditional recipes that date back to the original Jamestown Settlement, which includes hand rubbing each individual ham with a dry salt cure, hickory smoking for a weeks time, and then aging for a minimum of 18 months.

Surryano Ham SlicesS. Wallace Edwards & Sons uses Certified Humane Berkshire Breen Specific Hams for the Surryano, noting that the naturally higher marbling of the pork helps create a unique flavor and texture.

For a complete list of Good Food Awards award-winning products click here.

– guest contributor