boone Posted March 3, 2003 Share Posted March 3, 2003 Bobby mentions Booker and his country hams in another forum...Here is one (of many) articles written about his curing hams... Bettye Jo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boone Posted March 3, 2003 Author Share Posted March 3, 2003 the rest of the story... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyc Posted March 3, 2003 Share Posted March 3, 2003 You do us proud, BettyeJo. The recipe for biscuits you posted is the one I use. Now the fun part, if you have Sally VanWinkle Campbells book " But Always Fine Bourbon" turn to page 111 and read the margin or flip over to 112 and read the text. It seems a certain lady by the name of Dirty Helen has an idea of how best to enjoy these beaten biscuits and some of Ol' Booker's Country Hams. I wouldn't suggest any particular Bourbon here , I don't think you can do it wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boone Posted March 3, 2003 Author Share Posted March 3, 2003 Wow...a MAN that cooks...a novelty around my home...Pat can do most anything but cook...It just ain't there Next time ya visit...I will supply the country ham....and...will ya make the biscuits? ... When I was growing up we had a huge garden...We canned and canned and canned so there would be vegetables throughout the winter...We raised Hogs...We (the entire family) have cured many, many hams...(We used sugar and salt)...and when one of em was rotten. ..you knew exactly where it was...... Still, to this day my daddy (on holiday's) will stuff and cook a country ham...It's a family tradition...Stuffed with greens and onions... I came from a large family...That's just what you did to feed the entire family...Hell, they don't call me Little Jo Oakley for nothin' ...We always killed hogs on the first "cold" Saturday in November... Ya gotta aim straight between the eyes...don't breathe...No pain...instant drop... Today, I could not do that...Hell, it bothers me to run over a oppossum accidentally... Bettye Jo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradox Posted March 3, 2003 Share Posted March 3, 2003 Hey, when it comes to cooking I do 99% of the cooking. Stacy doesn't complain and oddly enough, neither do I. I actually enjoy it. Thanks for posting those articles Bettye Jo, they were fun to read. I have to admit though I kinda shrugged at the part where it was mentioned 'scrubbing off the mold'. -->Mark R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boone Posted March 3, 2003 Author Share Posted March 3, 2003 When you come to the bourbon festival (this year) make sure you stop by Keene's depot...They have some of the best country ham sandwich's around... Bettye Jo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MurphyDawg Posted March 3, 2003 Share Posted March 3, 2003 Yep I can cook fairly well too (its about 60-40% in Jessica's favor cooking around here, just cause she does it even better than I. . .) as longs as it doesnt get too complicated. . . Tom ( 1100!!! ) C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradox Posted March 3, 2003 Share Posted March 3, 2003 Haha, I don't mind a complicated meal... I actually like them more complicated sometimes, a challenge. It's the cleanup after the complicated ones that I hate ! --> Mark R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MurphyDawg Posted March 3, 2003 Share Posted March 3, 2003 </font><blockquote><font class="small">In reply to:</font><hr />It's the cleanup after the complicated ones that I hate ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendaj Posted March 11, 2003 Share Posted March 11, 2003 Hey JoBettye!!Sup? Haven't talked to ya lately, hope all is well. I loved the recipes. What I really want to hear about is the 'stuffing': </font><blockquote><font class="small">In reply to:</font><hr />Still, to this day my daddy (on holiday's) will stuff and cook a country ham...It's a family tradition...Stuffed with greens and onions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boone Posted March 12, 2003 Author Share Posted March 12, 2003 Hi Brenda! I will get the complete directions from my daddy when they get back...They (mom and daddy) are harder to keep up with than a teenager...Hell, they are all over this country I will tell you this...you need plenty of hands...strong one's at that...When ya cut the X's to insert the stuffing you drive it clear to the bone...Let me tell ya...it's very difficut!!!! Later, Bettye Jo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boone Posted April 21, 2003 Author Share Posted April 21, 2003 My daddy made his usual Stuffed Country Ham for Easter... Brenda made a video of him Stuffing the country ham last Thursday... We had a good time ...When she finishes...she will let everyone know the entire process on how to do "OUR" family tradition... In the meantime...here is a picture of it...that's my daddy's strong hand...many years as a carpenter has lead to the bumpyness of that hand ...Strong in body and in mind...I am very fortunate...He was diagnosed with cancer 3 years ago ...but he beat it He is now...CANCER FREE Bettye Jo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyc Posted April 21, 2003 Share Posted April 21, 2003 That looks good. I could have a batch of biscuits done in about 16 minutes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendaj Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 Bettye Jo, </font><blockquote><font class="small">In reply to:</font><hr />Brenda made a video of him Stuffing the country ham last Thursday... We had a good time ...When she finishes...she will let everyone know the entire process on how to do "OUR" family tradition... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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